A new website developed by the provincial Department of Agriculture is now available to help Prince Edward Island’s agriculture industry better understand and access programs available through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
The dedicated website acts as a one-stop hub for key information, tools, and updates related to Sustainable CAP, making it easier for Island producers to explore funding opportunities, review program guidelines, and find contact information to receive application support.
Sustainable CAP is a 5-year, $3.5-billion investment by the federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of Canada's agriculture, agri‐food, and agri‐based products sector. This agreement includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5 billion commitment that is cost-shared 60% federally and 40% provincially/territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories.
To view the new resource and learn more about what Sustainable CAP offers producers and agriculture operations on Prince Edward Island, visit: Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership. Read success stories from farmers and organizations that received funding though Sustainable CAP here.
Quotes
“Farmers across the Island have enough on their plates, so it’s important that online resources for finding funding are straightforward and easy to use. The new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership website will help provide farmers with tools to succeed right at their fingertips.”
— The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
“We’re always working to make agricultural programming more accessible and easier to navigate for producers. By launching this website, we’re giving farmers on Prince Edward Island a gateway to explore funding opportunities and receive the support they need to strengthen and grow their unique operations. This first-of-its-kind tool is designed to reduce barriers and help producers make the most of what Sustainable CAP has to offer.”
— The Honourable Bloyce Thompson, PEI Deputy Premier and Minister of Agriculture
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