EXPANDED Support for PEI Agriculture Industry: Business Development Program (Agriculture)
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Government of Canada and the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Agriculture are redirecting funds into existing programs that support farmers and agri-businesses in finding new markets and foster innovation. The Business Development Program will support the agriculture sector by providing funding for training, business planning and implementation, organizational development, benchmarking and risk management activities. The program will facilitate the development of sound business practices and is designed to enhance the capacity of PEI Agricultural producers, small to medium-sized agri-businesses and organizations to better understand and manage their financial performance, respond to change and maximize the use of comprehensive risk management options for their agriculture operations.
Comments on Funding:
The Business Development Program is comprised of five sub-programs:
4.1.1 Training Sub-Program
Agri-Skills Individualized Training
Group Training for Agricultural Producers, Agri-Processors and/or Agri-Businesses
Organizational Development
4.1.2 Business Planning Sub-Program
4.1.3 Benchmarking & Risk Management Sub-Program
4.1.4 Building Sector Capacity Sub-Program
4.1.5 Agriculture Labour Sub-Program
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups;
2. Agricultural producers;
3. Farm employees;
4. Small to medium-sized agri-businesses;
5. Agri-processors;
6. Agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations; and
7. Others may be considered upon request
Application Steps:
Applicants must submit completed applications to the
attention of the Program Officer via regular mail or email.
1. Email Applications:
Applications may be submitted via email to
SIGI@gov.pe.ca
Please include the program name in the subject line.
2. Regular Mail Applications:
Applications may be submitted via regular mail at:
PEI Department of Agriculture
11 Kent Street
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown PE C1A 7N8
(902) 368-4880 (telephone)
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. a claim form summarizing expenditures;
2. copies of all paid invoices with verification of payment;
3. a report on the project and its results in terms project objectives; and
4. copies of material produced (or when applicable, photos of material funded)
Other Things to Note:
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Maurice
