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.

134 programs available

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
Timeline
Open Date : January 23, 2024
Closing date : February 17, 2024
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for limestone trucking costs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 32,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : September 30, 2024
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Market Opportunities and Diversification Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for agricultural market expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : May 31, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nature and climate grant program
WWF Canada (WWF)
Supports nature-based restoration projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, NB, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nelson Palmater Memorial Scholarship Award
New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council (NBAPC)
Tuition support for trade students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Beef Finishing Equipment Support Program & Nova Scotia Local Beef Processing Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Funding for Nova Scotia beef producers and processors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : February 5, 2026
Closing date : May 29, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Local Beef Processing Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Funding for local beef processing projects in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : February 5, 2026
Closing date : April 30, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Supports resilient agricultural land management
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NS, Canada
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
Timeline
Open Date : August 16, 2025
Closing date : September 30, 2025
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Seafood Innovation and Technology Adoption Program (NS-ITAP)
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Funding for Nova Scotia seafood innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 99,900 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2024
Closing date : February 28, 2026
NS, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program
Clean Foundation
Fully funded tree planting support in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
Support for offshore wind community engagement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NL, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
On-Farm Resiliency Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for farm resilience projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NS, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
On-Farm Water Management Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Support for on-farm water management improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : May 15, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Organic Certification Rebate Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Organic certification cost support for Nova Scotia farms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : September 1, 2023
Closing date : February 14, 2024
NS, Canada
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
Timeline
Closing date : May 17, 2024
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia farmers adopting climate-friendly practices
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NS, Canada
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
Timeline
Open Date : September 15, 2025
Closing date : November 17, 2025
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Planning New Opportunities Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Business planning support for Nova Scotia agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Plant Your Roots Program — Commercial Farm Purchases
Government of Nova Scotia
Interest rebate for new commercial farm ownership
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : November 3, 2023
Closing date : February 15, 2024
NS, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Government of Nova Scotia
Interest rebate for new farm ownership
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : November 3, 2023
Closing date : February 15, 2024
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports PEI potato sector modernization and diversification
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : April 2, 2022
Closing date : June 30, 2026
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program
Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture of Newfoundland and Labrador
Support for agrifoods sector growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : April 25, 2025
NL, Canada
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
Timeline
Closing date : September 14, 2025
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sheep Flock Renewal and Improvement Program
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for New Brunswick sheep flock improvement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NB, Canada
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
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2025
Closing date : August 29, 2025
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic Industry Growth Initiative (SIGI)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Support for agriculture and agri-food industry growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE
Grant and FundingClosed
Technology Adoption Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Supports technology upgrades for agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : May 31, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program (NL-DFAP)
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC)
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
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports local beef processing in Nova Scotia
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
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Value-adding Equipment Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for agricultural and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2024
Closing date : June 30, 2024
NS, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Veterinary Student Placement Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Support for veterinary student placements in rural Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $6,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : February 13, 2026
Closing date : March 15, 2026
NS, Canada
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
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : May 21, 2024
NS, Canada
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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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

Agriculture Grants and Funding in Atlantic Canada for 2026

Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots

Limestone Trucking Assistance Program

Market Opportunities and Diversification Program

Nature and climate grant program

Nelson Palmater Memorial Scholarship Award

Nova Scotia Beef Finishing Equipment Support Program & Nova Scotia Local Beef Processing Program

Nova Scotia Local Beef Processing Program

Nova Scotia Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund

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

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Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program

Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program)

On-Farm Resiliency Program

On-Farm Water Management Program

Organic Certification Rebate Program

Organic Industry Development — Specialized Equipment

Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)

Perennial Crop Development Establishment

Planning New Opportunities Program

Plant Your Roots Program — Commercial Farm Purchases

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Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant

Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)

Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program

Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)

Sheep Flock Renewal and Improvement Program

Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program

Strategic Industry Growth Initiative (SIGI)

Technology Adoption Program

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

The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative

Value-adding Equipment Program

Veterinary Student Placement Program

Aquaculture Loan Program

Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans