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Environmental Grants in Atlantic Canada for 2026

In Atlantic Canada, environmental grants support climate change mitigation and adaptation, conservation, energy efficiency, clean technology, and coastal resilience. Organizations can access federal, provincial, municipal, utility‑administered and philanthropic programs tailored to local needs, from rural communities to major municipalities. This directory explains the landscape, eligibility, and application pathways so applicants can plan, budget, and deliver measurable results.

176 programs
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream

    Support for aerospace recovery and competitiveness
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream

    Support for jobs, growth, and clean transition
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit

    Funding for jobs and growth projects in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Agricultural Climate Solutions

    Support for climate-smart agricultural practices
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Ontario, PE, Quebec, Canada
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  • Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Agricultural Research and Innovation Program

    Funding for agricultural research and on-farm innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Charlottetown, PE, Canada
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  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alan Whiteley Scholarship Fund

    Scholarship for graduating PECI students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    PE, Canada
  • Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health Program

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada
  • Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP)

    Seed funding for innovative Northern teams
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Efficiency Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Energy Rebates

    Rebates for commercial water heating upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals Research and Training and Capacity Building – Inuit Nunangat 2024-2027

    Supports Inuit Nunangat research and capacity building
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals Training and Capacity Building – Northern Region 2024-2027

    Funding for northern training and capacity building
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities

    Funding for municipal infrastructure and capacity building
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NS, Canada
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  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP)

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography

    Postgraduate training in observational oceanography
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, NL, NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Clean Climate Action Grants

    Youth-led climate action projects in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Nova Scotia Department of Energy logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Clean Economy Grant Program

    Funding for master’s research in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NS, Canada
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  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Foundation — Green Jobs

    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
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship

    Subsidized clean economy internships for youth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Climate Change Challenge Fund

    Money to reduce greenhouse gases in N.L.
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NL, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Connect2

    Funding for active transportation projects in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    NS, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative

    Funding for critical minerals geoscience and data
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Halifax, Port Hope Simpson area, NS
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits

    Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to non-profits
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    NS, Canada
  • Efficiency Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program

    Rebates for affordable multifamily energy upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Real estate and rental and leasing, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Electrical Vehicle Charging (EV Boost)

    Supports EV charger installation across Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Renewable Power Program

    Funding for emerging renewable electricity projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Alberta, NS, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • NSLC (NSLSC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    For the Good of Our Community Fund

    Supports community well-being initiatives addressing critical local needs
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
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  • Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Get Growing Program

    Support for small farm growth in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Energy Project (IEP) Bursary

    Funding for clean economy training and equipment
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
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  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    LIVE WELL PEI Wellness Grant Program

    Funding for community and school wellness projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000 to $7,500
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    PE, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Low Carbon Communities

    Funding for community-led low-carbon projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    NBIF — CleanTech Accelerator Program

    Free CleanTech accelerator support for New Brunswick startups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund

    Funding for cleantech innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
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  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program

    Funding for early-stage emissions-reduction technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nova Scotia Youth Climate Bursary

    Financial support for youth climate education
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
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  • Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Open Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program

    Funding for community projects in Hamilton
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 12% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Ontario, Canada
  • The ChariTree Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Outdoor Classroom Grant

    Funding for outdoor learning spaces
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, NL, Yukon, Canada
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  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    NS, Canada
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  • 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
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    POLAR Fellowship Program 2026–2027

    Funding for northern research fellowships
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $50,000 · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship

    Funding for polar research students
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

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

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    NL, Canada
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  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative

    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
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative
    NS, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $100,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Halifax, NS, Canada