Perennia Seafood COVID-19 Response Program Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Commercial fishing operations - Aquaculture businesses - Marine plant harvesting operations - Seafood buying businesses - Seafood processing facilities - Businesses must operate within Perennia's service region (Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island) ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $25,000 per applicant - Grant Coverage: 70% of eligible project costs - Applicant Responsibility: 30% cost-sharing (matching requirement) - Repayability: Grant (non-repayable funds) - Funding Structure: Direct grant disbursement upon approved project completion ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - COVID-19 safety compliance equipment and installation - Physical barriers and partitioning systems - Sanitation and hygiene infrastructure upgrades - Ventilation system improvements - Personal protective equipment (PPE) storage solutions - Workplace modifications to maintain physical distancing - Safety signage and communication materials - Training and certification related to COVID-19 protocols ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Projects must directly address COVID-19 safety regulation compliance - Applicants must provide documentation of 30% cost-sharing commitment - Grant is contingent on project completion and verification of expenses - Eligible expenses must be incurred during the program period - Detailed project proposals and budget breakdowns required for approval - Receipts and proof of purchase required for reimbursement - Projects must comply with all federal and provincial COVID-19 workplace safety guidelines - Program funding is limited and subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis