Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Tech Adoption Program ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Commercial fisheries operators (wild capture fisheries) - Aquaculture businesses (fish farms, shellfish farms, seaweed cultivation) - Fishing cooperatives and associations - Indigenous fishing enterprises - Small to medium-sized fishing operations - Businesses must be registered Canadian entities with active fisheries or aquaculture operations ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Coverage: Up to 75% of eligible project costs - Applicant Contribution: Minimum 25% cost-sharing required (non-grant funding) - Grant Structure: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not loan) - Cost-sharing Sources: Can include in-kind contributions, private investment, or other government grants - Project Scale: Funding available for market-ready technologies (no research/development stage projects) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Clean Technology Implementation: Adoption of market-ready sustainable fishing/farming equipment - Sustainable Harvesting Techniques: Training and equipment for new harvest protocols - Clean Process Protocols: Implementation of environmentally-friendly operational procedures - Equipment & Installation: Machinery, systems, and installation costs for clean tech adoption - Training & Transition Costs: Staff training on new sustainable practices - Monitoring & Compliance Systems: Technology for environmental performance tracking - Energy-efficient Operations: Equipment reducing fuel consumption or emissions ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Technology Readiness: Only market-ready, proven technologies qualify (no pilot or experimental projects) - Environmental Benefit Requirement: Clear demonstration of sustainability or emissions reduction impact - Completion Timeline: Projects must have defined completion milestones and reporting requirements - Accountability: Regular progress reporting and documentation of technology adoption - No Retroactive Funding: Projects must not have commenced before application approval - Eligible Use Restriction: Funds cannot support basic operational costs or routine maintenance - Performance Verification: Applicants must demonstrate environmental benefits post-implementation