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Nova Scotia Business Grants and Funding in 2026

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

352 programs
  • Atom Studio logo
    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
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 1, 2026 · Closing date : September 30, 2026
    NS, Canada
  • Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    Implementation projects: Adaptation in Action

    Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Green Municipal Fund (GMF)
    Funds municipal climate adaptation implementation projects to build resilience
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 6, 2026 · Closing date : November 24, 2026
    Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    Heating Assistance Rebate Program

    Government of Nova Scotia
    Heating assistance rebate for Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 1, 2026
    NS, Canada
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  • Ulnooweg logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans

    Ulnooweg
    Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative

    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    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 ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

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  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)

    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Supporting innovative housing solutions and construction technologies in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative, Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit

    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Funding for jobs and growth projects in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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  • Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Agricultural Research and Innovation Program

    Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
    Funding for agricultural research and on-farm innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Anti-Black Racism Grants

    Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM)
    Funding for community anti-Black racism projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health Program

    Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
    Funding for hive health and pollination growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada

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  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions

    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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  • AtlanticOER – REL Atlantique (REL) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    AtlanticOER Development Grants

    AtlanticOER – REL Atlantique (REL)
    Funding for open educational resource development
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $7,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Efficiency Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Energy Rebates

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

    Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities

    Government of Nova Scotia
    Funding for municipal infrastructure and capacity building
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NS, Canada

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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Greener Homes Grant

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Home retrofit funding for Canadian homeowners
    Eligible Funding
    From $125 to $5,000 · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    NS, Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Tourism support for communities across Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)

    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Supports tourism products, facilities, and experiences
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    CBDC Social Enterprise Loan

    Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    NS, Canada
  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick

    Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
    Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada
  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography

    Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
    Postgraduate training in observational oceanography
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, NL, NS, Canada

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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Civil Forfeiture Grant Program

    Government of Nova Scotia
    Funding for crime prevention and victim support projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Clean Climate Action Grants

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

    Clean Economy Grant Program

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

    Clean Foundation — Green Jobs

    Clean Foundation
    Wage subsidies for youth internships in natural resources
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship

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

    Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia

    Clean Foundation
    Wage subsidies for clean economy summer internships
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Economic Development Fund

    Government of Nova Scotia
    Funding for competitive community-led projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise
    NS, Canada
  • Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Facilities Improvement Program

    Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia
    Support for community facility upgrades
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    NS, Canada

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  • Credit Union Atlantic (CUA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Investment Grant Program

    Credit Union Atlantic (CUA)
    Funding for community projects and small businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Connect2

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

    Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative

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

    CWB Association Chapter Awards

    CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)
    Co-funded support for welding education initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $2,500
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada

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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits

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

    Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF)

    Invest Nova Scotia
    Funding for early-stage research commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NS, Canada
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  • Efficiency Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program

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

    Electrical Vehicle Charging (EV Boost)

    Clean Foundation
    Supports EV charger installation across Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Emera Inc. logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Emera Community Investment Program

    Emera Inc.
    Community support for programs and initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Renewable Power Program

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Funding for emerging renewable electricity projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Alberta, NS, Saskatchewan, Canada

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  • NSLC (NSLSC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    For the Good of Our Community Fund

    NSLC (NSLSC)
    Supports community well-being initiatives addressing critical local needs
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
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  • Société Nationale de l’Acadie (SNA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    France-Acadie Fund

    Société Nationale de l’Acadie (SNA)
    Support for Canadian students studying in France
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,750 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Grocery Foundation Atlantic (GFA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    GFA Funding Program

    Grocery Foundation Atlantic (GFA)
    Supports charities helping children in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Graduate Grant

    Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF)
    Matched funding for NeuroCAM graduate research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 22,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Alberta, NS, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada

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  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund

    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
    Support for Hurricane Fiona recovery efforts
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox

    Government of Canada
    Corrosion detection technologies for naval ships
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 12,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Energy Project (IEP) Bursary

    Clean Foundation
    Funding for clean economy training and equipment
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots

    Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
    Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada
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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Job Creation Partnerships (JCP)

    Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia
    Work experience support for job seekers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed

    Launch Export Atlantic Incubator

    Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
    Export readiness support for Atlantic businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

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  • Library and Archives Canada (LAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects

    Library and Archives Canada (LAC)
    Indigenous heritage digitization and capacity building support
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Low Carbon Communities

    Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Energy and Mines (NS)
    Funding for community-led low-carbon projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Municipality of East Hants logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Major Special Events Grant Policy

    Municipality of East Hants
    One-time support for major special events
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Market Opportunities and Diversification Program

    Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
    Funding for agricultural market expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
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