Deadline: 31-Oct-23
Applications are now open for the Wildlife Damage Mitigation Program to improve industry competitiveness and resilience by helping farms protect crop and livestock from wildlife damage.
The program supports the development of diverse and inclusive industries. They welcome individuals from all equity-deserving communities including but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, Black and African Nova Scotians, Mi’kmaq, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized individuals, to apply to programming.
Funding Information
- Applicants can apply for a maximum of 50% assistance to the lesser of 10% gross commodity income, or $15,000 per year for all projects within this program.
Eligibility Criteria
- Farm
- Mi’kmaq conducting farming activities in Mi’kmaw Communities
- Currently registered in the correct income category under the Farm Registration Act or Mi’kmaq conducting farming activities in Mi’kmaw Communities
- Applicant is at least 19 years of age and actively farming in the program year
- Generates an annual eligible gross commodity income of $30,000. The eligible commodity income will be based on the Statement of Farming Activities
Ineligible
- administrative / general overhead
- buildings / building modifications
- small construction tools, batteries
- operating expenses / existing staff salaries
- HST
- Travel
For more information, visit Government of Nova Scotia.