Programme d’investissement en capital en aquaculture

📋 Eligible Entities - Fish farms (piscicultures) – aquaculture operations focused on fish production - Shellfish farms (conchylicultures) – aquaculture operations focused on shellfish/mollusk production - Private sector aquaculture businesses capable of providing matching capital investment - Canadian-based aquaculture enterprises ### 💰 Funding Details - Fish farms (piscicultures): Minimum $250,000 grant available - Shellfish farms (conchylicultures): Minimum $100,000 grant available - Matching requirement: 1:1 cost-sharing model – government funds match private sector capital investment dollar-for-dollar - Repayability: Grant funding (non-repayable contribution) - Total project value: At minimum, double the grant amount due to matching requirement ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Capital equipment and infrastructure investments - Facility construction or upgrades - Production technology and systems - Equipment for fish or shellfish cultivation operations - Infrastructure improvements that enhance production capacity ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicant must demonstrate ability to secure matching private investment equal to the grant amount - Minimum funding thresholds must be met ($250,000 for fish farms; $100,000 for shellfish farms) - Investment must be directed toward capital projects in aquaculture operations - Funds contingent on confirmation of private sector matching capital commitment - Project timeline and milestone completion requirements determined at approval stage