environmental agricultural practices and programs related to
mitigating agriculture’s impact on watershed health; and
(
b) May include education and extension activities that facilitate the
adoption of environmentally responsible practices for crop and
livestock production and address environmentally responsible
agriculture practices.
2.3.4.
In completing a Project under the Program, the Applicant must:
(
a)
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations; and
(
b)
Obtain all required governmental approvals prior to commencing the
Activities including those related to public health and safety, labour
codes and standards and environmental protection.
2.4.
Ineligible Activities
2.4.1.
Activities ineligible for funding under any of the Program funding streams
include:
(
a)
non-agriculture related education and extension activities; and
(
b)
any other activity deemed to be ineligible by the Minister.
2.5.
Eligible Expenses
2.5.1.
Eligible Non-Capital Expenses, as approved by the Minister and stated in
the grant agreement, may include:
(
a)
manpower - salary, wages, benefits and professional development of
ASB staff;
(
b)
operating expenses for vehicles and equipment;
(
c)
materials and supplies;
(
d)
office operations;
(
e)
contracted services; and
(
f)
extension and education related activities.
2.5.2.
Eligible Capital Expenses, as approved by the Minister and stated in the
grant agreement, may include:
(
a)
costs for the purchase or lease of capital items $5000.00 or less;
2.6.
Ineligible Expenses
2.6.1.
Expenses not eligible for funding under Program include:
(
a)
costs for the purchase or lease of capital items over $5000.00;
(
b)
Goods and Services Tax (GST);
(
c)
expenses incurred by the Applicant outside of the Term that are not
otherwise authorized by the Minister, as determined by the Minister;
and
(
d)
any other expense deemed by the Minister not to be an eligible
expense.
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