Updated June 2026

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.

319 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
The Johnston Family Foundation — General Funding
The Johnston Family Foundation (TJFF)
Supports programs for lasting positive change
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports local beef processing in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Theodore Prize
Beaverbrook Art Gallery (BAG)
Annual award for Atlantic Canadian visual artists
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Closing date : November 1, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Closing date : November 1, 2025
Expert AdviceClosed
Tourism Digital Assistance Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Tourism Nova Scotia
Funding for digital marketing in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Closing date : May 16, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
NS, Canada
Closing date : May 16, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Town of Antigonish — Community Grant Program
Town of Antigonish
Funding for community groups and local housing projects
Antigonish, NS, Canada
Open Date : January 2, 2026
Closing date : February 27, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Antigonish, NS, Canada
Open Date : January 2, 2026
Closing date : February 27, 2026
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRA) and Summer Student Research Program
University Internal Medicine Research Foundation (UIMRF)
Undergraduate summer research funding for students
NS, Canada
Open Date : October 25, 2026
Closing date : January 15, 2027
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Open Date : October 25, 2026
Closing date : January 15, 2027
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
University Internal Medicine Research Foundation (UIMRF) Funding Programs
University Internal Medicine Research Foundation (UIMRF)
Internal medicine research funding support
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Support for sustainable food manufacturing improvements
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Open Date : February 26, 2024
Closing date : September 6, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Open Date : February 26, 2024
Closing date : September 6, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Value-adding Equipment Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for agricultural and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2024
Closing date : June 30, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2024
Closing date : June 30, 2024
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Veterinary Student Placement Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Support for veterinary student placements in rural Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Open Date : February 13, 2026
Closing date : March 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $6,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NS, Canada
Open Date : February 13, 2026
Closing date : March 15, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Wellness Fund
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) (QEII), Government of Ontario
Mental health funding for Ontario agriculture
NS, Canada
Closing date : April 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $3,500
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Closing date : April 15, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Climate Action Fund
Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3), Bloomberg Philanthropies, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Micro-grants for youth climate projects
Halifax, NS, Canada
Closing date : January 20, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Halifax, NS, Canada
Closing date : January 20, 2025
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Aquaculture Loan Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS)
Loan for aquaculture businesses in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Closing date : May 21, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NS, Canada
Closing date : May 21, 2024
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans
Ulnooweg
Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, 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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financial backing for technology R&D in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, 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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Business Energy Rebates
Efficiency Nova Scotia, efficiencyPEI
Rebates for commercial water heating upgrades
NS, Canada
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
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsArchived
CBDC Social Enterprise Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Loans for social enterprises in Atlantic Canada
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceArchived
CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
NS, Canada
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
NS, Canada