On-farm Automation and Innovation Program
$60,000
Grant
Description:
The On-farm Automation and Innovation Program supports investments in innovative technologies that require testing and knowledge sharing in Nova Scotia before widespread adoption. Innovative technologies need to align with the following Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership priorities:
building sector capacity, growth and competitiveness (for example, labour efficiencies and productivity enhancements)
climate change and environment (for example, efficient input use, reduced GHG emissions)
market development and trade (for example, technology for new product development)
resiliency and public trust (for example, improved climate change resilience, farm safety, animal welfare)
Comments on Funding:
In the On-Farm Advancing Innovation Program, applicants can apply for a maximum of 50%
funding assistance to a maximum of $30,000 per program year
Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be
1. a farm
a. be currently and properly registered in the correct income category under the Farm Registration Act
b. have generated an annual eligible gross commodity income of at least $30,000
c. be at least 19 years old and actively farming in the program year
2. Mi’kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi’kmaw community.
Application Steps:
Applicants must
1. Submit a complete application by the deadline
2. Eligible project expenses will be recognized within the Activity Period stated in the table
below. Please refrain from making purchases before receiving a Letter of Agreement
(LOA) from the Program’s Office.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit a Program Funding Registration Form
Other Things to Note:
About the author
Maurice
