Grant and FundingClosed
Value-adding Equipment Program
Funding for agricultural and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia
Updated May 2026
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.
110 programs available
Grant and FundingOpenBusiness Rebate Program
Supports business energy efficiency upgrades in New Brunswick
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenBusiness Investment Program — Equity Investment
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and LabradorEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpenAgriculture 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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenAgriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees
Financing to buy or develop New Brunswick farmland
Grant and FundingOpenLivestock Strategy Program — Provincial Abattoir
Supports PEI livestock productivity and sustainability- Grant and FundingClosed
Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia 
Grant and FundingOpenPerennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Supports Nova Scotia farmers adopting climate-friendly agricultural practices
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedAquaculture Loan Program
Loan for aquaculture businesses in Nova Scotia