The Nova Scotia government says it will spend $1.73 million to help 22 seafood companies and related organizations reduce their carbon footprints.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Kent Smith says much of that money will be used to reduce fossil fuel consumption by helping businesses purchase electric motors for fishing vessels and install solar systems, among other things.

There will be a third call for funding applications later this year.

Among those receiving funding is Asadalia Fisheries in …