Livestock Strategy Program — Community Pasture
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours to boost productivity, enhance sustainability, and increase profitability. It offers targeted support through four sub-programs, each tailored to different aspects of the livestock industry. Whether you are looking to improve on-farm genetics, enhance pasture management, or expand pollination capabilities, there is a sub-program that fits your needs.
Key Benefits:
- Financial Support: Access to funding for critical projects such as infrastructure improvements, process enhancements, and innovative technologies.
- Sustainability: Initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and climate change resilience.
- Profitability: Projects aimed at increasing operational efficiency and profitability.
Why Apply?
- Flexible Financing: The program offers various types of financial support, making it easier to find the right fit for your business needs.
- Government-Backed: With government backing, you can trust the reliability and stability of the funding.
- Easy Qualification: The program is designed to be accessible, with straightforward eligibility criteria.
Applying for this program can significantly enhance your business operations, making it more resilient and profitable. Take advantage of this opportunity to secure the future of your business.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- No repayment required.
- No interest rates applicable.
Eligible Expenses:
- Enhancement of on-farm genetics.
- Third-party on-farm evaluation of animal performance and genetic potential.
- Improvement of on-farm feed efficiency.
- Promotion of leading-edge management practices.
- Projects for on-farm climate change mitigation and resiliency.
- Information sharing and knowledge transfer activities.
Ineligible Expenses:
- Personal expenses.
- Activities not directly related to the eligible projects outlined above.
Fees:
- No fees associated with the program.
Qualifications
- Must be a Mi’kmaq First Nation, other Indigenous group, agriculture industry organization, club, association, municipal or provincial government, or other approved entity.
- Business must be operating in Prince Edward Island.
- Must be involved in livestock production, community pastures, abattoirs, poultry processing, or beekeeping.
- Must provide applicant contact information and business or organization information, including CRA registration number.
- Must specify project start and end date.
- Must identify additional sources of project funding.
- Must declare recipient type (e.g., primary producer, agricultural landowner, processor).
- Must specify type of industry (e.g., dairy, potato, beef, hog, grains and oilseeds).
Must provide a signature for declaration and consent to personal information.
Disqualifications:
- Businesses not operating in Prince Edward Island.
- Entities not approved by the Prince Edward Island Livestock Strategy Program Review Committee.
- Businesses not involved in livestock production, community pastures, abattoirs, poultry processing, or beekeeping.
Description
This program offers financial support to help your business grow and become more sustainable. You can receive funding to increase productivity, diversify revenue, and manage risks. The goal is to make your business more profitable and resilient.
You can receive funding for various projects, such as improving on-farm genetics, enhancing feed efficiency, and adopting new management practices. The money can also be used for infrastructure improvements, innovative projects, and activities that support environmental sustainability.
There are no payback requirements for this funding, making it a great opportunity to invest in your business without the burden of repayment. This program is designed to help you succeed and contribute to the growth of the livestock industry in Prince Edward Island.
Program Steps
Gather Required Information: Collect all necessary details about your business, including contact information, CRA registration number, project start and end dates, additional sources of project funding, recipient type, and type of industry.
Prepare Documentation: Ensure you have the following documents ready:
- Business or organization information
- Partnership information (if applicable)
- Signature for declaration and consent to personal information
- Demographic information (optional)
Complete General Application Form: Fill out the PEI Livestock Strategy Program General Application Form. Make sure all sections are completed accurately.
Complete Relevant Appendices: Depending on the sub-program(s) you are applying for, complete Appendix A and/or B. These appendices are part of the General Application Form.
Review Program Guidelines: Carefully review the PEI Livestock Strategy Program Guidelines to ensure your application aligns with the program’s objectives and requirements.
Submit Application: Send your completed application form and any required appendices to the PEI Department of Agriculture. You can submit it via mail or email to the provided contact details.
Follow Up: After submission, follow up with the PEI Department of Agriculture to confirm receipt of your application and inquire about the review process.
Await Approval: The Prince Edward Island Livestock Strategy Program Review Committee will review your application. Be prepared to provide additional information if requested.
Receive Funding: Upon approval, you will receive the funding as outlined in the program guidelines. Use the funds to support your eligible projects and initiatives.
Report Progress: Ensure you comply with any reporting requirements, including progress updates and final reports, as specified by the program.