Nova Scotia Business Grants and Funding in 2026

An overview of the main grants and funding opportunities available to Nova Scotia businesses in 2026.

Featured grants in Nova Scotia at a glance

332 programs available

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Invest Nova Scotia — Export Accelerator for Diverse-Owned Businesses
Invest Nova Scotia
Supports diverse-owned Nova Scotia businesses expanding into Canadian markets
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,750 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 9, 2026
Closing date : July 7, 2026
NS, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Launch Export Atlantic Incubator
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Export readiness support for Atlantic businesses
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Closing date : July 3, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia producers in achieving food safety standards
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2025
Closing date : July 15, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Nova Scotia Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Supports resilient agricultural land management
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NS, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
On-Farm Resiliency Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for farm resilience projects
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NS, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Planning Assistance Program
Atom Studio, Canadian Society for the Advancement of Gynecologic Excellence (CanSAGE), HDR Foundation, DWF Foundation, Research Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Department of Energy
Funding for sport and recreation facility planning
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Planning New Opportunities Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Business planning support for Nova Scotia agriculture
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports AI development and adoption in Quebec
Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ACOA — Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Closed program supporting Black entrepreneurship
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for defence supply chain integration in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Funding for long-term Indigenous artistic projects
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 8, 2024
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Funding for building recommissioning studies
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports economic development projects in Atlantic Canadian communities
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
2025 AgriStability late participation for producers in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Late AgriStability support for Atlantic producers
NB, NL, NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NB, NL, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aberdeen Health Foundation Funding Application for Qualified Donees
Aberdeen Health Foundation (AHF)
Supports health care initiatives in Pictou County
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aboriginal Business Loans — General
Ulnooweg
Non-repayable business support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans
Ulnooweg
Funding for Indigenous business growth
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supporting innovative housing solutions and construction technologies in Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Educational services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Free bilingual business information and referrals
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Nova Scotia
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Free bilingual business support for Atlantic entrepreneurs
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Prince Edward Island
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Free business support for Atlantic entrepreneurs
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Other SupportOpen
ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for defence procurement opportunities
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for jobs and long-term business growth
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Age-Friendly Communities Grant
Nova Scotia Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care
Funding for age-friendly community initiatives
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
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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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Apprenticeship START
Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA)
Funding for Nova Scotia apprenticeship hiring and retention
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Equity Funding Initiative
Arts Nova Scotia
Funding for equity-focused artists in designated communities
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Asia Market Development Program
Invest Nova Scotia
Market entry support for Atlantic exporters
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 24,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : August 18, 2021
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for Atlantic fish and seafood sector projects
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports innovation, infrastructure, and science partnerships in Atlantic fisheries
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Support for Atlantic fisheries innovation and research
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) - Capacity Building (Business Development)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports Indigenous communities in business and fisheries development
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Atlantic Investment Tax Credit
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credit for eligible Atlantic investments
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Bridgetown Area Community Fund
The Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (CFNS)
Supports local charitable projects in Bridgetown
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Development Program — Commercial Component
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for business growth in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Development Program (BDP)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financial support for business growth in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Business Navigators - NS
Government of Nova Scotia
Guidance for starting a business in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for tourism products and experiences
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Other SupportOpen
CBDC Business Atlantic Forum
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Buy or sell an Atlantic Canadian business
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Business counselling
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Business counselling in Atlantic Canada
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Community Development Fund
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financial assistance for Atlantic Canadian non-profit associations
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 225,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Drive
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Loan for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC First-time Entrepreneur Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Atlantic Canada start-up loan
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC General Business Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Rural Atlantic Canada business loan
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Immigrant Loan program — Pilot Project
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Loans and support for immigrant entrepreneurs
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Innovation Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financing for technology adoption and business innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Kick$tart
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC), Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC)
Loan for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Micro-Loan Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Micro-loan for Nova Scotia entrepreneurs
Shelburne, NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Shelburne, NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Self Employment Assistance (Atlantic Region)
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for unemployed Atlantic Canadians to launch a business
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
CBDC Self Employment Benefit Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financial support for Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financing and support for SMEs in Southwest NB
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Youth Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Business loans for young Atlantic Canadians
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Centre for Women in Business
Centre for Women in Business
Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : August 6, 2024
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CFNS VISIONS Fund
The Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (CFNS)
Funding for inclusion and education in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Clean Foundation
Wage subsidies for youth internships in natural resources
NS, Canada
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 InternsOpen
Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship
Clean Foundation
Subsidized clean economy internships for youth
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : July 13, 2023
NS, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia
Clean Foundation
Wage subsidies for clean economy summer internships
NS, Canada
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 FundingOpen
Community ACCESS-Ability Program
Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia
Cost-sharing support for accessibility upgrades
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Facilities Improvement Program
Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia
Support for community facility upgrades
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Recreation Capital Grant
Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia
Supports development of community recreational infrastructure with capital funding
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Consulting Advisory Services
Metro Business Opportunities, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Consulting support for SMEs and nonprofits
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Creative Entrepreneurship Program
Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
Resources for Cape Breton Island and Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, craft entrepreneurs
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
E K M Health Foundation
Eastern Kings Memorial Health Foundation
Funding for local health-focused community projects
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2026
NS, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Agriculture Program
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Energy rebates for agricultural businesses
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Commercial New Construction
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Support for efficient new building design
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Supports customized energy retrofits for businesses in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P)
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Incentives for verified electricity savings in facilities
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Energy rebates and financing for small businesses
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employment Incentives Program
Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB)
Support for hiring injured workers
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 1987
NS, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Agriculture Support Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Support for inclusive farm business growth
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : August 31, 2026
NS, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Organizational Capacity Building Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for inclusive agricultural capacity building
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Europe Market Development Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Development support for Atlantic exporting companies
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit
Government of Nova Scotia, Tourism Nova Scotia
How to grow your N.S. business by developing tourism experiences
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds Communautaire Du Grand-Havre
The Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (CFNS)
Funding for francophone community projects in Halifax
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $4,000 to $4,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
For the Good of Our Community Fund
NSLC (NSLSC)
Supports community well-being initiatives addressing critical local needs
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $20,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Gaelic Language and Culture in the Community
Nova Scotia Office of Gaelic Affairs
Supports Gaelic language and culture projects in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 15, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Get Growing Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Support for small farm growth in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : September 30, 2026
NS, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC)
Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
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
NS, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Hire for Talent
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
National resources for inclusive hiring
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing
Impact Atlantic
Loans for young entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans
Impact Atlantic
Loans for entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation Rebate Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for Nova Scotia SMEs
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Acceleration Initiatives
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Venture capital support for Nova Scotia start-ups
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Payroll rebate for Nova Scotia companies
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
J.D. Shatford Memorial Trust Scholarship Grants
J.D. Shatford Memorial Trust
Scholarship support for qualifying post-secondary students
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Law Foundation of Nova Scotia Grant Applications
Law Foundation of Nova Scotia
Funding for access to justice projects in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 10, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects
Library and Archives Canada (LAC)
Funding for Indigenous heritage digitization
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Local Food Security Initiatives
Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia
Supports local food access and collaboration
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : August 31, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Mi'kmaq Arts Program
Arts Nova Scotia
Funding for Mi'kmaq artists and arts projects
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Mi'kmaw Cultural Activities Program
Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia
Funding for Mi'kmaw cultural projects
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2026
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
More Opportunity for Skilled Trades and Occupations Tax Refund
Government of Nova Scotia
Provincial tax refund for young skilled workers
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund
Community Housing Transformation Centre
Funding for Black-led housing organizations in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Refundable corporate tax credit for qualifying Nova Scotia investments
NS, Canada
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
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia Community Housing Capital Fund
Community Housing Transformation Centre
Capital support for affordable housing acquisition
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia digital media tax credit
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Refundable tax credit for digital media development
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Nova Scotia Farm Loans
Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board
Financing solutions for Nova Scotia farms
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada