Grants and Funding in Nova Scotia in 2026 for Businesses
Explore government grants, funding programs, and financial support available to help your business grow, innovate, and expand in 2026.
An overview of the main grants and funding opportunities available to Nova Scotia businesses in 2026.
145 opportunities available
Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Social Enterprise Loan
Loans for social enterprises in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
Refundable corporate tax credit for qualifying Nova Scotia investments
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
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Payroll rebate for Nova Scotia companies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aboriginal Business Loans — General
Loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business
Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to small businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Other SupportOpen
Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit
How to grow your N.S. business by developing tourism experiences
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Chaleur Future Entrepreneur Loan
Loan for young entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund
Supports rural community climate change action
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
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
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program
Funding to support the Agricultural sector in climate change
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Hire for Talent
Resources to build an inclusive workforce in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Atlantic's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Zebrafish research facility
Zebrafish research facility in Halifax
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada
Supports Atlantic Canadian tourism projects that enhance year-round visitor experiences
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $3,500
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Other SupportOpen
ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy
Help with defence procurement for Atlantic contractors
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund
Supports health equity research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans
Small loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic 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
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing
Loans for young entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 350,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Nova Scotia
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Options Youth Subsidy Program
Wage subsidy for hiring young workers in N.S.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Age-Friendly Communities Grant
Funding for projects supporting active and engaged seniors in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Investment Grant Program
Supports community development, social impact, and sustainability projects.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
HCi3 Grant Program
Supports innovative local greenhouse gas reduction projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Sponsorship or Donation Requests
Support for youth and environmental community initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to develop and enhance tourism experiences and facilities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Anti-Black Racism Grants
Supports community-led efforts to combat anti-Black racism.
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds Communautaire Du Grand-Havre
Supports community development and French language promotion activities
Eligible Funding
- From $4,000 to $4,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Mi'kmaq Arts Program
Supports Mi'kmaq artists with funding for art development and presentation
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Grants to Organizations and Groups
Financial support for arts organizations and artist groups in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia — Export Development Program
Support for export growth in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
N
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund
Supports Black-led community housing sector growth in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Aquaculture Loan Program
Loan for aquaculture businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
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