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Limestone Trucking Assistance Program │Government of Nova Scotia

September 30, 2024

Value

Maximum of 80% assistance to a maximum assistance of $32,000 per year per applicant.

Description

The Limestone trucking assistance program aims to help Nova Scotia farms defray the cost of trucking limestone to give equal opportunity in neutralizing the acidity of the soil on agricultural land and improve production efficiencies.

Eligible Applicants

A farm that:

  • Has a current Farm Registration
  • Is at least 19 years of age
  • Has a current soil analysis or nutrient management plan at the time of application (within one year)

An Agriculture Industry Association that:

  • Represents identifiable N.S. agriculture & agri-food product(s)
  • Demonstrates a not-for-profit status

Eligible Expenses

  • Applicants can apply for a maximum of 80% assistance to a maximum assistance of $32,000 per year per applicant;
  • Program supports the transportation costs of dolomitic and calcitic limestone only;
  • Option 1: Applicants can self-haul and be paid based on the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works gravel rates (may include a Diesel surcharge up to 60% based on the date of limestone purchase).
  • Option 2: Applicants can have limestone delivered by a trucking company and be paid on the lesser of the total trucking costs or an amount calculated based on the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works gravel rate (may include a Diesel surcharge up to 60% based on date of limestone delivery).

Deadline Date

September 30, 2024

Contact

Contact Name: Department of Agriculture Programs Division

Phone Number: 902 893-6377 or 1-866-844-4276 (toll-free)

E-mail Address: prm@novascotia.ca

Website: https://novascotia.ca/programs/limestone-trucking-assistance/

Industry:

Agriculture, Non-Profit

Location:

Nova Scotia

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