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

342 programs

Grant and FundingOpen
Accelerating to Zero Grant Program
Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3), The Recreation Foundation of British Columbia (RFBC), University of Regina Open Education and Publishing Program (OEP)
Community-driven climate action funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
NS, 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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
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
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Funding for building recommissioning studies
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
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Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports economic development projects in Atlantic Canadian communities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aberdeen Health Foundation Funding Application for Qualified Donees
Aberdeen Health Foundation (AHF)
Supports health care initiatives in Pictou County
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
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
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
Accelerator Seafood — New Product Creator
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports seafood product development and commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
ACOA - Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports AI commercialization and adoption
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Free bilingual business information and referrals
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Free bilingual business information and referrals
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 guidance and referrals
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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ACOA Business Information Services — Prince Edward Island
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Business guidance and referral support for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
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
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Administrative Funds Program
Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia
Funds large-scale charitable projects in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Assessments
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for advanced manufacturing assessments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, 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
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 FundingOpen
Annapolis West Health Foundation Student Health Related Bursary Program
Annapolis West Health Foundation (AWHF)
Bursary for health-related postsecondary studies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Annapolis Royal, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Apprenticeship START
Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA)
Support for hiring and retaining apprentices in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Truro, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation — Irving Scholarships
Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation (ALIFF)
Scholarships supporting environmental studies at Acadia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Wolfville, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Equity Funding Initiative
Arts Nova Scotia
Equity-focused arts support for professional creators
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $15,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : July 15, 2026
NS, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
AscendBio
Invest Nova Scotia
Scale industrial biotech and agritech in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Cape Breton, NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Asia Market Development Program
Invest Nova Scotia
Market entry support for Atlantic exporters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 24,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Atlantic Canada Travel Trade Market Readiness Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities of Nova Scotia
Travel trade guidance for tourism businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
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
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 — Infrastructure
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Support for Atlantic fisheries projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports innovation, infrastructure, and science partnerships in Atlantic fisheries
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
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)
Helps Canada’s fish and seafood sector transition
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Atlantic Immigration Program
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Permanent residence pathway in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Atlantic Investment Tax Credit
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax relief for Atlantic investments
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
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF)
Atlantic School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF)
Supports school food infrastructure improvements
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Bridgetown Area Community Fund
The Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (CFNS)
Supports local charitable projects in Bridgetown
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Development Program — Commercial Component
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for business growth in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Development Program (BDP)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financial support for business growth in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Business Navigators - NS
Government of Nova Scotia
Business startup support in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit
Government of Nova Scotia
Monthly rent support for eligible Nova Scotia renters
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
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Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Canada-Nova Scotia Workforce Tariff Response
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Government of Nova Scotia
Workforce support for tariff-affected employers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 13,800,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
CBDC Business Atlantic Forum
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Free Atlantic Canada business marketplace
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Business counselling
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Business counselling in Atlantic 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
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC First-time Entrepreneur Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Atlantic Canada start-up loan
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
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
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
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Micro-Loan Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Micro-loan for Nova Scotia entrepreneurs
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
CBDC Self Employment Benefit Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financial support for Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs
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
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Centre for Women in Business
Centre for Women in Business
Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : August 6, 2024
NS, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
CNSA Professional Development & Training Bursary, CNSA Travel Subsidy for Members, and Provincial Archival Development Program (PADP)
Council of Nova Scotia Archives (CNSA)
Partial funding for archival professional development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Beautification/Enhancement Grant
Municipality of East Hants
Supports community beautification projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Community Bus Pass
Government of Nova Scotia
Free annual bus passes for eligible clients
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Housing Acquisition Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Loan to acquire existing community housing properties
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Housing Infrastructure and Repair Program (CHIRP)
Government of Nova Scotia
Forgivable loans for community housing repairs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Housing Operating Support Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Short-term operating support for community housing providers
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Community-Led Research Program
Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
Community-led research funding for Indigenous partnerships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NL, NS, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Consulting Advisory Services
Metro Business Opportunities, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Consulting support for SMEs and nonprofits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Corra Foundation — General Funding
Corra Foundation
Funding for community-led organisations in Scotland
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, 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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Creative Industries Fund in Nova Scotia
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities of Nova Scotia
Export support for creative businesses and nonprofits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cross Connection Control Program — 2025 Cross Connection Control Retrofit Program
Municipality of East Hants
Backflow prevention compliance support for buildings
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Diabetes Foot Care Program
Annapolis West Health Foundation (AWHF)
Foot care support for high-risk diabetes patients
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
District Recreation Fund
Municipality of East Hants
Funding for community recreation facility improvements
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP)
Government of Nova Scotia
Interest-free down payment loan for first-time homebuyers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 28,500 $
Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Drought Recovery Initiative
Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Support for drought-hit Nova Scotia farms
Eligible Funding
From $200 to $500,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : July 3, 2026
Closing date : November 30, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
E K M Health Foundation
Eastern Kings Memorial Health Foundation
Funding for local health-focused community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ear to the Ground (E2G) Research Investments
Research Nova Scotia
Research funding for Nova Scotia economic impact
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
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Other SupportOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Agriculture Program
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Energy rebates for agricultural businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Supports Nova Scotia farms adopting energy-efficient practices
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 FundingOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Commercial New Construction
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Efficient new construction incentives in Nova Scotia
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
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 — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Energy efficiency support for fisheries
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NS, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P)
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Incentives for verified electricity savings in facilities
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
Other SupportOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Energy rebates and financing for small businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450 $
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
NS, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Employment Support and Income Assistance Regulations
Government of Nova Scotia
Income and employment support for eligible Nova Scotians
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Equity Tax Credit for Community Economic Development Investment Funds
Government of Nova Scotia
Tax credit for community investment financing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
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Data-driven strategy.
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Expert AdviceOpen
Europe Market Development Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Development support for Atlantic exporting companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Fertility and Surrogacy Tax Credit
Government of Nova Scotia
Refundable support for fertility and surrogacy costs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Festival Antigonish Foundation — General Operating Support
Festival Antigonish Foundation
Annual operating support for live theatre
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
First Book Canada — Book Distribution Program
First Book Canada
Access books and resources for children in need
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
NS, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF)
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Provincial funding for sustainable energy-efficient fisheries practices
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
NS, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Fishing Licence Loan Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS)
Loan to purchase fishing licence and gear in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds Communautaire Du Grand-Havre
The Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (CFNS)
Funding for francophone community projects in Halifax
Eligible Funding
From $4,000 to $4,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
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Food Ventures Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia food businesses with quality and safety services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Frank E. Milne Scholarship
Frank E. Milne Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship for Nova Scotia students with strong academics
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 15, 2026
NS, Canada
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Get Growing Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Support for small farm growth in Nova Scotia
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
Grant and FundingOpen
GoodLife Kids Foundation - MOVE Program
GoodLife Kids Foundation
Free fitness program for youth with disabilities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, NS, Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
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
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
Grant and FundingOpen
GreenShield Cares
Green Shield (GSC)
Community-based health support initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Alberta, BC, NS, Ontario, Canada

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