Overview

The purpose of this Project Category is to install sprayer upgrades on pesticide application equipment to improve plant health, minimize worker exposure and environmental impact.

Definitions

Read the definitions to help you understand the terms used in these guidelines.

How to apply

  1. Read the guidelines on this page.
  2. Download and complete the application form (PDF).
  3. Email your completed application to SustainableCAP3@ontario.ca.

Deadline

Applications will be accepted as of September 19, 2023 on an ongoing basis until no later than January 6, 2025, subject to the availability of funding allocated to the Initiative.

Schedule 4 — Project Category: sprayer upgrades for integrated pest management

1. Purpose of Project Category

The purpose of this Project Category is to install sprayer upgrades on pesticide application equipment to improve plant health, minimize worker exposure and environmental impact.

2. Term of Project Category

See section 2 of the Guidelines.

3. Funding for Project Category

A Recipient is eligible to receive fifty percent (50%) of Eligible Costs up to a maximum of five-thousand dollars ($5,000) per Project under this Project Category.

4. Operation of the Project Category

4.1 Eligible and ineligible activities under the Project Category

4.1.1 Eligible activities

The following activities are eligible under this Project Category:

  1. Purchasing and installing one or more of the items set out under the heading “Eligible Equipment”.
  2. Modifying existing sprayers to install one or more items set out under the heading “Eligible Equipment”.


    Eligible Equipment includes:

    1. digital tank fill/tank level monitor
    2. tank rinse system (including continuous rinse)
    3. sprayers shrouds/curtains on field sprayer (for example, varidome)
    4. boom levelling system on field sprayer
    5. spray tower when purchasing airblast
    6. wrap-around option when purchasing airblast
    7. rate controller/as-applied mapping/asset monitoring system on airblast
    8. turn compensation/overlap prevention aftermarket retrofit on field sprayer
    9. nurse truck/chemical handler/mix and load/filling system
    10. fill pad construction/rinsate management system
    11. GPS/RTK (real-time kinematic positioning) auto steer/auto guidance safety camera (backup, boom, sprayer belly)
4.1.2 Ineligible activities

The following activities are ineligible under this Project Category:

  1. Modifications for more than one sprayer per Premises Identification Number.
  2. Parts, services or equipment not directly related to the installation of one of the items set out above under “Eligible Equipment” (for example, conducting routine maintenance of a sprayer or replacing existing sprayer parts).
  3. Any other activity not set out under section 4.1.1 of this Schedule “4” of the Guidelines.

4.2 Eligible Costs and ineligible Costs under the Project Category

4.2.1 Eligible Costs

The following costs are eligible for the purposes of this Project Category, provided they were reasonably incurred and necessary to complete the Recipient’s Project:

  1. Costs that were incurred after the Project approval date but before the Project completion date.
  2. Costs that reflect the actual costs to the Recipient, less any costs, including taxes, for which the Recipient has received, will receive or is eligible to receive, a rebate, credit or refund.
  3. Deposits may be considered if they are made on or after September 19, 2023.
  4. Incremental salary and wages of the Recipients employees, excluding severance pay, who are working directly on the Project. Where those employees are not dedicated solely to working on the Project, the salaries and benefits must be pro-rated to reflect that portion of the salaries and benefits that apply to solely working on the Project.
  5. For Primary Producers only, in-kind costs of unpaid labour (at a rate of $25 per hour) and use of own equipment (at a rate of $75 per hour) up to a combined total in-kind costs of $7,000.
  6. Third-party costs to install any item set out above under “Eligible Equipment”.
  7. Machine parts towards the modification of a sprayer to install any item set out above under “Eligible Equipment”.
  8. One-time costs for rental of equipment required for installation of “Eligible Equipment” for the Project approved by the Ministry.
  9. Costs of materials specifically identified as necessary for the completion of the Project.
4.2.2 Ineligible Costs

The following costs are ineligible for the purposes of this Project Category:

  1. Costs to apply to this Project Category.
  2. Costs that were incurred before the Project approval date and after the Project completion date.
  3. Costs to obtain goods, services or both, where those goods, services or both were not obtained from an entity operating at Arm’s Length from the Recipient.
  4. Costs related to the Recipient’s ordinary business operations (for example, day-to-day business operating expenses related directly to producing the goods or services sold by a business, to selling goods and services, costs of running a business).
  5. Deposits (prepayments) for which goods or services are not yet fully received.
  6. Transportation, meal and hotel costs.
  7. Costs related to submitting reports to the Ministry.
  8. Project costs that have already been claimed under other Project Categories.
  9. Warranties for equipment or components used for modification of equipment.
  10. In-kind costs for use of own land, facilities, materials or supplies.
  11. Common items that can be used for multiple purposes (for example, smart phones, shovels, vehicles).
  12. Any other costs that are not set out under section 4.2.1 of this Schedule “4” of the Guidelines.

4.3 Eligibility requirements under the Initiative

To be eligible to participate in this Project Category, an Applicant will meet the following requirements:

  1. Be a Person that is a Primary Producer or Service Provider.
  2. Provide its:
    1. CRA BN, or
    2. SIN, but only if the Applicant has been found eligible to participate in the Initiative and is also eligible to receive an Initiative Payment
  3. Submit a completed Ministry-approved Application Form to the Ministry in accordance with what is set out under section 4.4 of the Guidelines.
  4. Is undertaking an activity set out in section 4.1.1 of this Schedule “4” of the Guidelines.
  5. Have a valid and up to date Premises ID Number for the business location(s) where the Project is to take place. (To register for or update a Premises ID Number, visit the Provincial Premises Registry).
  6. If applying as a Primary Producer, have a:
    1. valid Farm Business Registration Number (FBRN)
    2. an Order from the Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal exempting the Person from having to have a FBRN
    3. a letter from the Indian Agriculture Program of Ontario
    4. income statements or other evidence that is acceptable to the Priority Administrator, Priority Operator, Designated Program Operator or Administrator
  7. Be in compliance with the following for its business operations at the time of applying to the Initiative:
    1. environmental-related Requirements Of Law
    2. labour-related Requirements Of Law
    3. tax-related Requirements Of Law
    4. material compliance with all other Requirements Of Law
  8. Is not, nor is any officer, director or employee of the Applicant (if any), a current or former federal public office holder or federal public servant, or if the Applicant is, or any officer, director or employee of the Applicant (if any) is, the Applicant, or that officer, director or employee of the Applicant (if any) is in compliance with the Conflict of Interest Act (Canada), the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons (Canada), the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector (Canada) and the Policy on Conflict of Interest and Post-employment (Canada), as applicable.
  9. Is not, nor is any officer, director or employee of the Applicant (if any), a member of the House of Commons on the Senate, or, if the Applicant is, or any officer, director or employee of the Applicant (if any) is, the Applicant, or the officer, director or employee of the Applicant (if any), is permitted under the Parliament of Canada Act (Canada) to receive funding from Canada under the Sustainable CAP.
  10. Agrees that any intellectual property rights arising from their Project, should the Applicant be found to be eligible to participate in the Initiative as well as receive an Initiative Payment, belongs to the Applicant.
  11. Agrees that Canada and Ontario may, should the Applicant be found to be eligible to participate in the Initiative as well as receive an Initiative Payment, publish information about the Applicant, including:
    1. project-related information
    2. the Name of the Applicant
    3. the amount of funding Canada and Ontario provided
    4. the outcome of the Project
  12. Agrees to be bound by the terms, conditions and requirements of the Initiative, as set out in the Minister’s Order, the Guidelines and the Approval Letter.

4.4 Applying to the Project Category

See section 4.4 of the Guidelines.

4.5 Review of Application, evaluation criteria and notification

The Ministry will review the Application Form to determine whether the Applicant is eligible to participate in the Project Category. The Ministry will only review a completed Application Form. Incomplete Application Forms will not be accepted. Applicants will be notified if they submit an incomplete Application and receive an opportunity to resubmit.

The Ministry will provide an Approval Letter via Email to successful Applicants. The Approval Letter will include the following:

  1. a file number, which the Ministry uses to refer to the specific Project
  2. the Project description
  3. the maximum amount of Funds and cost shared percentage approved
  4. the Eligible Costs
  5. the date the Recipient is required to complete its Project
  6. the Claim submission deadline
  7. the final report submission information including deadline

The Ministry will provide an email to unsuccessful Applicants setting out a brief explanation of why they were not approved to participate in the Initiative.