Fisheries Development & Diversification Program (FDDP) – Development and Diversification Projects
$50,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Fisheries Development and Diversification Program is an initiative by the Government of Nunavut aimed at fostering a sustainable and economically viable fishing industry within the territory. Administered by the Department of Environment, this program provides financial support to various stakeholders in the fishing industry, including individuals, businesses, and organizations.
Comments on Funding:
The Department of Environment will provide a contribution of up to $50,000 to any eligible application in two unequal payments of 75% of the approved amount prior to any harvesting, and 25% (or as determined in the contribution agreement) after the proponent has provided his/her Report to the Department.
Rolling deadline
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. Be residents of Nunavut.
2. Be incorporated businesses, Societies registered under the Nunavut
Societies Act (or a not-for-profit corporation registered under the Canadian Corporations Act) for the purposes of delivering fisheries related projects in Nunavut. This includes community development corporations and HTOs.
3. Be government agencies with a mandate to deliver fisheries related projects in Nunavut. Funding will be provided on a cost shared basis with the prospective agencies.
4. Be research and development institutions and regional development groups with a mandate to deliver fisheries related projects in Nunavut. Funding will be provided on a cost shared basis with the prospective institutions.
Application Steps:
Applicants must complete the Funding Application Form and submit to:
Fisheries and Sealing Division
Department of Economic Development and Transportation
Box 1000 Station 1390, Iqaluit, Nunavut, XOA OHO
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must:
1. Submit funding application form.
2. Submit a detailed project budget.
3. Submit a detailed project proposal including, as required, maps/charts
describing the areas where harvesting and/or technical project will take place along with a detailed plan that will include the following items: a clearly delineated methodology for undertaking the work/purchase, a clearly defined background section that identifies the rationale for undertaking this work/purchase, a listing of all anticipated objectives and results, a fully developed schedule and timeline for completing the work/purchase, and finally a list of all project team members and their qualifications for undertaking this work.
Other Things to Note:
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