Funding Programs

Oyster Aquaculture Transition (OAT) Fund / Fonds de transition pour l’ostréiculture (TO)

The purpose of Oyster Aquaculture Transition (OAT) Fund is to subsidise the cost of purchasing hatchery reared oyster seed for PEI oyster aquaculture businesses that have been impacted by MSX and or Dermo. The OAT Fund may provide successful applicants with an annual financial contribution in form of a non-repayable reimbursement of up to 100% of eligible expenditures, for the acquisition of hatchery reared oyster seed.

Application Guidelines for 2026: click here

Application Form for 2026: click here

E-mail: ed@aquaculturepei.com

Le Fonds de transition pour ostréiculture (TO) a pour objectif de subventionner l’achat de naissains d’huîtres élevés en écloserie pour les entreprises ostréicoles de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard qui ont été touchées par les maladies MSX et/ou le Dermo. Le Fonds TO peut accorder aux demandeurs retenus une contribution financière annuelle sous forme de remboursement non remboursable pouvant aller jusqu’à 100 % des dépenses admissibles pour l’acquisition de naissain d’huîtres issu d’écloseries.

Lignes directrices de demande pour l’année 2026: Cliquez ici

Formulaire de demande de financement pour l’année 2026: Cliquez ici

E-mail: ed@aquaculturepei.com

 

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Programs and Initiatives
ACOA works to create opportunities for economic growth in the region by helping businesses become more competitive, innovative, and productive, by working with diverse communities to develop and diversify local economies, and by championing the strengths of Atlantic Canada.

More information: click here

Contact: PEI Regional Office

Phone:  1-800-871-2596

Provincial Supports for Prince Edward Island Oyster Industry

The Government of Prince Edward Island is providing financial relief and mental health support to fishers, growers, and processors impacted by the emergence of MSX and Dermo in Island waters.

More information: click here