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Agriculture Grants and Funding in Atlantic Canada for 2026

Atlantic Canada offers a diverse mix of agriculture grants and agri-food funding, spanning federal cost-share initiatives, provincial program streams, and regional economic development support. Opportunities exist for primary producers, processors, co-ops, Indigenous organizations, and new entrants across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. This page explains program types, typical eligibility rules, and practical steps to apply so organizations can plan investments confidently.

92 opportunities available
Grow the Herd Pilot Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Grow the Herd Pilot Program

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Supports PEI beef producers to expand herds and supply Certified Island Beef
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Rebates and financing for small business energy upgrades
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Micro-Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Micro-Loan Program

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Finance PEI
Micro-loans for PEI entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Alternative Land Use Services Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Alternative Land Use Services Program

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Funding for agricultural land sustainability in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding for innovation, infrastructure and science projects in the Atlantic
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
E-tools for Exporting
Grant and FundingOpen

E-tools for Exporting

LearnSphere
Money to help Atlantic Canada businesses export
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $15,000
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans

Ulnooweg
Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
The Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program (NL-DFAP)
Grant and FundingClosed

The Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program (NL-DFAP)

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Provides financial aid for uninsurable disaster-related damages and losses
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Supports Nova Scotian farms adopting sustainable energy-efficient practices
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots
Grant and FundingClosed

Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots

Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Nova Scotia Seafood Innovation and Technology Adoption Program (NS-ITAP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Nova Scotia Seafood Innovation and Technology Adoption Program (NS-ITAP)

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Non-repayable funding for Nova Scotia seafood innovation enhancements
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 99,900 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Future Farmer Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Future Farmer Program

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Funding to support new farmers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Seafood Accelerator Program — Market Access Food Safety Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Seafood Accelerator Program — Market Access Food Safety Program

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports overcoming food safety barriers for market access
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Improving Crop and Livestock Health and Quality
Grant and FundingOpen

Improving Crop and Livestock Health and Quality

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to reduce pests and diseases in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Farm Land Identification Program
Tax CreditsOpen

Farm Land Identification Program

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
New Brunswick property tax deferral for farmland preservation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Future Fisher Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Future Fisher Program

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture (PEI)
Supports new Prince Edward Island lobster fishers with training and financing
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
  • Up to 2% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Financing to buy or develop New Brunswick farmland
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations
Grant and FundingOpen

Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports agricultural organizations developing new products and markets
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Value-adding Equipment Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Value-adding Equipment Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for agricultural and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Livestock Strategy Program — Pollination Expansion
Grant and FundingOpen

Livestock Strategy Program — Pollination Expansion

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports PEI beekeepers expanding honeybee colonies and pollination capacity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Aquaculture Loans and Loan Guarantees
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Aquaculture Loans and Loan Guarantees

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Financing for aquaculture activities in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses
Grant and FundingOpen

Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Money to help agri-businesses in Prince Edward Island grow
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Agri-innovation funding in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 90,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Plant Your Roots Program — Commercial Farm Purchases
Grant and FundingClosed

Plant Your Roots Program — Commercial Farm Purchases

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Employment Enhancement Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Employment Enhancement Program

Population Growth and Skills, Newfoundland & Labrador, Immigration
Get a wage subsidy to hire employees
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

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Organic Industry Development — Certified Organic Land Conversion
Grant and FundingOpen

Organic Industry Development — Certified Organic Land Conversion

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to convert agricultural land in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
  • From $400 to $60,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Wildlife Damage Compensation Program

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Compensates New Brunswick producers for wildlife-related crop and livestock losses
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $35,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Grant and FundingClosed

Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Grant and FundingOpen

Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry
Grant and FundingOpen

Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement
Grant and FundingOpen

Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for the development of farmland in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Livestock Strategy Program — Community Pasture
Grant and FundingOpen

Livestock Strategy Program — Community Pasture

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF)

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Provincial funding for sustainable energy-efficient fisheries practices
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)
Grant and FundingOpen

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 80,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Agricultural Insurance
Grant and FundingOpen

Agricultural Insurance

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Agricultural insurance for New Brunswick crops
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Risk Management and Food Safety
Grant and FundingOpen

Risk Management and Food Safety

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for assurance systems in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Grant and FundingClosed

Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 99,900 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Organic Certification Rebate Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Organic Certification Rebate Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding to help farms become certified organic
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 750 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)
Grant and FundingOpen

Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports modernization and diversification of Prince Edward Island’s potato sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Grant and FundingOpen

New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program

NB Power
Supports energy-efficient commercial and industrial new building projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
AgriStability — Prince Edward Island
Grant and FundingClosed

AgriStability — Prince Edward Island

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Insurance to protect farming operations in Prince Edward Islands
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 400 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness Buyout
Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports transformative, innovative projects in Nova Scotia's seafood and agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $1,125,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Fishing Licence Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Fishing Licence Loan Program

Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS)
Loan to purchase fishing licence and gear in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
N.B. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

N.B. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for Indigenous agricultural businesses in NB 
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Farmland Financing Program — Up to 150 Acres
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Farmland Financing Program — Up to 150 Acres

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Finance PEI
Loan to purchase farm land in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Supports energy efficiency and innovation in Nova Scotia fisheries
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Market Opportunities and Diversification Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Market Opportunities and Diversification Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding to help producers with local and export activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Aquaculture Capital Equity Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Aquaculture Capital Equity Program

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Fisheries and Land Resources
Newfoundland and Labrador commercial aquaculture funding
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Vessel Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Vessel Loan Program

Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS)
Loans for fishing vessels, engines and equipment in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Organic Industry Development — Specialized Equipment
Grant and FundingClosed

Organic Industry Development — Specialized Equipment

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for specialized equipment in Prince Edward Island for organic farming
Eligible Funding
  • From $400 to $60,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Technology

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Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia

Clean Foundation
Wage subsidies to hire students looking for careers in the clean economy
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement
Grant and FundingOpen

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to implement innovative technologies in P.E.I. agriculture and agri-food
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 80 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)

Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports New Brunswick cranberry growers upgrading varieties, renovations, and technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 45,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD)
Grant and FundingOpen

Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD)

Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports crop and livestock growth through cooperative machinery and development projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosed

Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding to improve sustainability in Atlantic fisheries
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia producers in achieving food safety standards
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports capacity and improvements for Nova Scotia beef processors
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Planning New Opportunities Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Planning New Opportunities Program

Government of Nova Scotia, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for farms and agri-businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Business Navigators - NS
Expert AdviceOpen

Business Navigators - NS

Government of Nova Scotia, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness
Help understanding business regulations in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Nova Scotia Farm Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Nova Scotia Farm Loans

Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board
Loans for Nova Scotia farm operations and agricultural businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Clean Foundation — Green Jobs

Clean Foundation
Subsidy to hire interns in the natural resources sector
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Limestone Trucking Assistance Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding to defray the cost of trucking limestone
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 32,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)
Grant and FundingClosed

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Direct Equity Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Direct Equity Tax Credit

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credit for Newfoundland and Labrador investors
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Fisheries Loan and Loan Guarantees
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Fisheries Loan and Loan Guarantees

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Financing for commercial fishing activities in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP)
Grant and FundingClosed

CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP)

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Enhances seafood operations through technology and process adoption
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 99,900 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Food Ventures Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Food Ventures Program

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia food businesses with quality and safety services
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit

Government of Nova Scotia
Refundable corporate tax credit for qualifying Nova Scotia investments
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000,000 to $100,000,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NBIF Innovation Voucher
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen

NBIF Innovation Voucher

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $80,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program

Nova Scotia Community College
Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,360 $
  • Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Multi-Species Research and Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Multi-Species Research and Development Fund

Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
Research and development of aquaculture species
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding to support the Agricultural sector in climate change
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports innovation, infrastructure, and science partnerships in Atlantic fisheries
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Seafood Accelerator Program – Product Development and Technical Support
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Seafood Accelerator Program – Product Development and Technical Support

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood companies in product development and safety
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Seafood Accelerator Program – Quality and Food Safety
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Seafood Accelerator Program – Quality and Food Safety

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood companies in quality and food safety projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports small-scale food and beverage equipment purchases in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Perennial Crop Development Establishment
Grant and FundingClosed

Perennial Crop Development Establishment

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to increase agricultural sustainability in PEI
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Business Rebate Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Rebate Program

NB Power
Supports business energy efficiency upgrades in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Agri-Food Market Development and Access
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Food Market Development and Access

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Money for New Brunswick agrifood businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 45,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Business Investment Program — Equity Investment

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL) (IET)
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia farmers adopting climate-friendly agricultural practices
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Island Community Food Security Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Island Community Food Security Program

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for food literacy and security projects in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Agro-Environmental Services
Grant and FundingClosed

Agro-Environmental Services

Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for agro-environmental services
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Innovation Rebate Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Innovation Rebate Program

Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for Nova Scotia SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 350,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Strategic Industry Growth Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Strategic Industry Growth Initiative

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Funding for Prince Edward Island to commercialize new food products
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Agriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Market Development and Access
Grant and FundingOpen

Market Development and Access

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for emerging market opportunities in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 45,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Grant and FundingOpen

Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to develop and enhance tourism experiences and facilities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingOpen

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for agri-food sustainability in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Advancing Agri-Food Processing
Grant and FundingOpen

Advancing Agri-Food Processing

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
New Brunswick agri-food product development funding
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Livestock Strategy Program — Provincial Abattoir
Grant and FundingOpen

Livestock Strategy Program — Provincial Abattoir

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Aquaculture Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Aquaculture Loan Program

Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS)
Loan for aquaculture businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Frequently asked questions about agriculture grants in Atlantic Canada

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