Summer Student Employment
PEI employers hiring students for the summer may be eligible for wage subsidies through two government-supported programs: the Jobs for Youth Program and the Post-Secondary Student Program. These programs aim to encourage student employment while promoting valuable experiential learning aligned with the students’ academic and career goals.
Hedgerow/Buffer Zone
Supports landowners in Prince Edward Island to plant treed hedgerows and buffers that protect soil, water, and infrastructure from environmental stressors.
Agriculture Research and Innovation
Supports short-term, farm-level research and innovation projects that enhance productivity, profitability, and climate resilience in Prince Edward Island’s agriculture sector.
Island Community Food Security
Supports the expansion of local markets while advancing food security by improving access to affordable, healthy local food and strengthening community-based nutrition initiatives.
Organic Industry Development
Supports innovation, market access, and long-term growth for PEI’s organic sector by funding strategic upgrades, product development, and certified processing improvements.
Agriculture Awareness
Promotes agricultural awareness among youth and the public in PEI through education, outreach, and community engagement initiatives.
Tariff Working Capital Assistance
Provides working capital loans to PEI businesses affected by U.S. export tariffs to help preserve operations, protect jobs, and support supply chain adjustments.
Export Enhancement and Diversification
Helps PEI exporters expand into new markets by funding marketing activities, trade missions, and virtual export strategies.
Temporary Foreign Worker in Agriculture Industry Housing
Improves housing quality for temporary foreign workers employed in PEI’s agriculture sector under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program.
Agri-Food Growth
Supports the growth of local markets and consumption of PEI-produced agri-food products through promotion, readiness, and sector development initiatives.
Alternative land Use Services
Supports PEI farmers in converting and maintaining environmentally sensitive land to enhance biodiversity, sequester carbon, and strengthen long-term landscape resilience.
Watershed Management
Supports PEI watershed groups with funding to plan, manage, and restore ecosystems through community-driven environmental initiatives.
Marketing Support Assistance
Supports PEI businesses with up to 40% funding for marketing research, promotion, and new market development from startup through international expansion.
Perennial Crop Development
Supports the development of perennial crops in PEI to promote agricultural sustainability, improve soil carbon levels, and protect watercourses through efficient, long-term practices.
Agriculture Stewardship
Supports the implementation of environmental best practices (BMPs) to improve soil health, manage nutrients, reduce emissions, and protect water on PEI farms.
Solar Electric Rebate
Provides funding to help Island homeowners, farms, and businesses install solar PV panels—making clean energy more accessible while reducing long-term energy costs.
Agriculture Resiliency
Supports proactive risk management and resilience in PEI agriculture by funding initiatives that strengthen industry adaptability, including climate preparedness and producer wellness.
Ignition Fund
The Ignition Fund provides up to $25,000 in seed capital to help entrepreneurs transform new business ideas or innovative products into viable ventures. It supports early-stage innovation through a competitive application process.
PEI Agriculture Climate Solutions
The PEI Agriculture Climate Solutions Program provides financial support to help producers adopt best management practices (BMPs) that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or enhance soil carbon sequestration. Funding is available through per-acre, project-based, and trial-based payments.
Product and Market Development
The Product and Market Development Program helps PEI’s small and medium-sized agri-producers and processors grow their business by supporting product development and market expansion efforts. Priority is given to projects that embrace innovation or clean technologies.