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.

138 programs

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Agro-Environmental Services
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Department of Social Development New Brunswick
Supports 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
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for hive health and pollination growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Apple Industry Development Program
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports apple orchard development in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) - Harvester Training
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports Indigenous commercial fisheries training and capacity development
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Tourism support for communities across Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP)
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Support for seafood technology adoption in New Brunswick
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
NB, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Clean Foundation
Wage subsidies for youth internships in natural resources
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
NS, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia
Clean Foundation
Wage subsidies for clean economy summer internships
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
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports New Brunswick cranberry growers with production improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Supports farm environmental and climate resilience improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Organizational Capacity Building Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for inclusive agricultural capacity building
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Future Farmer Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Support for new farmers in Prince Edward Island
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
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for Hurricane Fiona recovery efforts
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Limestone trucking cost support for farms
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
NS, Canada
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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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
NS, 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
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
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
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Supports resilient agricultural land management
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
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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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
On-Farm Resiliency Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Funding for farm resilience projects
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
NS, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
On-Farm Water Management Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
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
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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
Types of eligible projects
Technology
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
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
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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
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Planning New Opportunities Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
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
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
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
Types of eligible projects
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Seafood Accelerator Program – Quality and Food Safety
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood companies with market-focused 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
NS, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Seafood Accelerator Program — Market Access Food Safety Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports seafood market access through food safety support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
NS, 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
Types of eligible projects
Technology
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Technology Adoption Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Supports technology upgrades for agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Technology
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
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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
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Veterinary Student Placement Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Support for veterinary student placements in rural Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $6,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Wine and Grape Industry Development Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Funding for Nova Scotia wine and grape businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
NS, Canada

Agriculture Grants and Funding in Atlantic Canada for 2026

Agro-Environmental Services

Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health Program

Apple Industry Development Program

Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) - Harvester Training

Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

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CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP)

Clean Foundation — Green Jobs

Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia

Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program

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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Organizational Capacity Building Program

Future Farmer Program

Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund

Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots

Limestone Trucking Assistance Program

Never miss an opportunity.

Market Opportunities and Diversification Program

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

Find funding programs in agriculture in Atlantic provinces that fit your project

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

On-Farm Resiliency Program

On-Farm Water Management Program

Organic Industry Development — Specialized Equipment

Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)

Data-driven strategy.

Perennial Crop Development Establishment

Planning New Opportunities Program

Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)

Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program

Seafood Accelerator Program – Quality and Food Safety

Get grants in agriculture in Atlantic provinces for your business

Seafood Accelerator Program — Market Access Food Safety Program

Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program

Technology Adoption Program

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

The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative

Discovery at scale.

Value-adding Equipment Program

Veterinary Student Placement Program

Wine and Grape Industry Development Program