Nova Scotia Business Grants and Funding in 2026
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.
256 opportunities available
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Asia Market Development Program
Market entry support for Atlantic exporters
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
Europe Market Development Program
Development support for Atlantic exporting companies
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses
Financial backing for technology R&D in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Housing Acquisition Program
Loan to acquire existing community housing properties
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Energy Training Program for Students
Funding for Nova Scotia students and recent graduates in the energy sector
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada non-profit
Grant and FundingClosed
Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF)
Provincial funding for sustainable energy-efficient fisheries practices
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Grant and FundingClosed
Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia - Multiple Programs (Benevolence, Bursary, Shared Funds, Administrative Funds)
Support for charitable and educational initiatives
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Grant and FundingClosed
Game. Set. Equity. Community Tennis Grants
Funding for community tennis equity initiatives
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Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency Community Support Fund
Funding for COVID-19 community support projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive
Supports Nova Scotia employers with workforce training for innovation and productivity
Grant and FundingOpen
For the Good of Our Community Fund
Supports community well-being initiatives addressing critical local needs
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
Grant and FundingClosed
Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program
Funding for Indigenous-led housing solutions
Grant and FundingClosed
Organic Certification Rebate Program
Funding to help farms become certified organic
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Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Health Facilities Program
Funding for First Nations and Inuit health infrastructure
Expert AdviceClosed
Atlantic Immigration Program
Hire qualified foreign workers permanently in Atlantic Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
University Internal Medicine Research Foundation (UIMRF) Funding Programs
Internal medicine research funding support
Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture Innovation Fund
Supports innovative arts and culture projects addressing social issues
Grant and FundingClosed
Active Communities Fund
Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia, Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Funding for community movement and activity initiatives
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia innovation equity tax credit
Tax credit for innovative Nova Scotia corporations
Grant and FundingOpen
Mi'kmaw Cultural Activities Program
Supports cultural activities reinforcing Mi'kmaw traditions and language
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Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia’s Community Housing Growth Fund
Supports affordable housing development through capacity, planning, and research funding.
Grant and FundingOpen
Centre for Women in Business
Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Housing and Infrastructure Service Delivery Transfer
Support for First Nations housing and infrastructure transfer
Grant and FundingOpen
Community ACCESS-Ability Program
Supports community projects improving accessibility in public spaces
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Agriculture Program
Energy rebates for agricultural businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund
Supports transformative, innovative projects in Nova Scotia's seafood and agriculture
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)
Support for sustainable food manufacturing improvements
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Public Lending Right (PLR) Program
Annual payments for Canadian book creators
Grant and FundingOpen
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects
Funding for Indigenous heritage digitization
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative Industries Fund in Nova Scotia
Creative industry global growth funding in Nova Scotia
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program – Market Development Team Applicants’ Guide
Funding for regional deep retrofit market development
Grant and FundingClosed
Jackson Mooney Dystonia Patient Education Grant 2025
Funding for education needs of Canadians with dystonia
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Housing Infrastructure and Repair Program (CHIRP)
Forgivable loans for community housing repairs
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Grant and FundingClosed
National Bank Play Your Court Program
Funding for public outdoor tennis court upgrades
Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative
Financing and support for SMEs in Southwest NB
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Fishing Licence Loan Program
Loan to purchase fishing licence and gear in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingClosed
Early Years Continuing Education Program
Reimbursement support for early childhood training
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Atlantic Canada Travel Trade Market Readiness Program
Advice for tourism operators in Atlantic Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Volta AI
Volta, Scale AI Cluster, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Information not available
Expert AdviceClosed
Current Tenders — Nova Scotia
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Nova Scotia
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Grant and FundingClosed
Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026
Funding for First Nations education and cultural learning
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
South Shore Bursary Program
Funding for health career training in South Shore
Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds Communautaire Du Grand-Havre
Supports community development and French language promotion activities
Grant and FundingOpen
Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program
Supports farm environmental and climate resilience improvements
Tax CreditsClosed
Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit
Refundable R&D tax credit for Nova Scotia businesses
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Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Masonic Benevolence Program
Benevolent financial support for Masons and families
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Graduate Grant
Matched funding for NeuroCAM graduate research
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRA) and Summer Student Research Program
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Undergraduate summer research funding for students
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Community-Led Research Program
Community-led research funding for Indigenous partnerships
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography
Advanced training in observational oceanography
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia digital media tax credit
Refundable tax credit for digital media development
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Small Business Loan Guarantee Program
Financing for Nova Scotia small businesses
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits
Supports energy efficiency upgrades for non-residential facilities in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Development Program — Commercial Component
Money for start-up and expansion in Atlantic Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund
Funding for Black-led community initiatives
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Designation of Institutions and Public Authorities Program
Supports cultural property designation and access
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employment Incentives Program
Support for hiring injured workers
Grant and FundingClosed
The Economic Development Initiative
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports economic growth in official language minority communities
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Student Summer Skills Incentive
Wage support for summer student hiring
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Innovation Loan
Financing for technology adoption and business innovation
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness Program
Funding for First Nations emergency preparedness
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Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Seafood Innovation and Technology Adoption Program (NS-ITAP)
Funding for Nova Scotia seafood innovation projects
Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Self Employment Assistance (Atlantic Region)
Support for unemployed Atlantic Canadians to launch a business
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Grant and FundingClosed
Ballast Water Innovation Program (BWIP)
Funding for ballast water innovation projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Solicited call for funding under the Community Workforce Development Program - Regional Stream
Funding for community workforce development projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Land for Housing Program
Provincial land for affordable housing projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Marine Training Program
Marine training for underrepresented groups
Grant and FundingOpen
ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)
Supporting innovative housing solutions and construction technologies in Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Vessel Loan Program
Loans for fishing vessels, engines and equipment in Nova Scotia
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Community Development Fund
Financial assistance for Atlantic Canadian non-profit associations
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Economic Development Fund
Funding for competitive community-led projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia
Wage subsidies to hire students looking for careers in the clean economy
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Housing Operating Support Program
Short-term operating support for community housing providers
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Grant and FundingClosed
Administrative Funds Program
Funds large-scale charitable projects in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA
Money to support business growth in Atlantic Canada
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Nova Scotia Local Beef Processing Program
Funding for local beef processing projects in Nova Scotia
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans
Loans for entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Apprenticeship START
Supports Nova Scotia employers hiring and training apprentices
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program
Supports Nova Scotia producers in achieving food safety standards
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Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program
Support for Indigenous cultural spaces
Tax CreditsClosed
Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit
Tax credit for digital animation in Nova Scotia
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Drive
Loan for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
RISE-Globalink Research Internship (RISE-GRI)
Funding for Canadian students’ research internships in Germany
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
CBDC Self Employment Benefit Program
Financial and coaching support for unemployed entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
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