Nova Scotia Business Grants and Funding in 2026

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

338 programs available

Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Liquidity support for Atlantic Canadian businesses affected by COVID-19
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
River Philip Foundation — General Funding
River Philip Foundation
Funding for community, education, arts, youth and research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 99,900 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : September 14, 2025
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Seniors Care Grant
Government of Nova Scotia
Support for seniors’ household and heating costs
Eligible Funding
From $750 to $750
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
NS, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Shared Funds Program
Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia
Funding for local community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports small-scale food and beverage equipment purchases in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2025
Closing date : August 29, 2025
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
South Shore Bursary Program
Health Services Foundation of the South Shore (HSFSS)
Funding for health career training in South Shore
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 15, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
St. Martha's Regional Hospital Foundation — Hospital Funding
St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation
Support for hospital healthcare initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Stevens Family Foundation — General Funding
Stevens Family Foundation (SFF)
Funding for Atlantic Canadian charities
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
Strategic Development Initiative
Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia
Heritage funding for Nova Scotia organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2025
NS, Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Student Summer Skills Incentive
Government of Nova Scotia
Wage support for summer student hiring
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 9,600 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : December 15, 2025
Closing date : January 31, 2026
NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support
Tali's Fund
Support for childhood brain cancer research and families
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Technology Adoption Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Supports technology upgrades for agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : May 31, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Aki Latvala Foundation — General Funding
The Aki Latvala Foundation
Support for charities serving children and youth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BC, NS, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Christie-Smith Fund
The Dr. & Mrs. H.E. Christie Community Foundation
Funding for registered charities in Cumberland County
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The John Bragg Award for Atlantic Canada
Canada's History Society
Funding for Atlantic Canadian history projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 2, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Johnston Family Foundation — General Funding
The Johnston Family Foundation (TJFF)
Supports programs for lasting positive change
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
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 1, 2025
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Tourism Digital Assistance Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Tourism Nova Scotia
Funding for digital marketing in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 16, 2026
NS, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports Atlantic Canadian tourism projects and year-round experiences
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports tourism adaptation and recovery
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Town of Antigonish — Community Grant Program
Town of Antigonish
Funding for community groups and local housing projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Antigonish, NS, Canada
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 25, 2026
Closing date : January 15, 2027
NS, Canada
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
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : February 26, 2024
Closing date : September 6, 2024
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Value-adding Equipment Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for agricultural and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2024
Closing date : June 30, 2024
NS, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Veterinary Student Placement Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Support for veterinary student placements in rural Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $6,000
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : February 13, 2026
Closing date : March 15, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Wellness Fund
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) (QEII), Government of Ontario
Mental health funding for Ontario agriculture
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $3,500
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2026
NS, Canada
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 20, 2025
Halifax, NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Aquaculture Loan Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS)
Loan for aquaculture businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Closing date : May 21, 2024
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
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
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
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
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsArchived
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
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceArchived
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
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox
Government of Canada
Corrosion detection technologies for naval ships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
NS, Canada

Nova Scotia Business Grants and Funding in 2026

Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF)

River Philip Foundation — General Funding

Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)

Seniors Care Grant

Shared Funds Program

Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program

South Shore Bursary Program

St. Martha's Regional Hospital Foundation — Hospital Funding

Stevens Family Foundation — General Funding

Strategic Development Initiative

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Student Summer Skills Incentive

Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support

Technology Adoption Program

The Aki Latvala Foundation — General Funding

The Christie-Smith Fund

The John Bragg Award for Atlantic Canada

The Johnston Family Foundation — General Funding

The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative

The Theodore Prize

Tourism Digital Assistance Program

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Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada

Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada

Town of Antigonish — Community Grant Program

Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRA) and Summer Student Research Program

University Internal Medicine Research Foundation (UIMRF) Funding Programs

Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)

Value-adding Equipment Program

Veterinary Student Placement Program

Wellness Fund

Youth Climate Action Fund

Aquaculture Loan Program

Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans

Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses

Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions

Business Energy Rebates

CBDC Social Enterprise Loan

CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick

IDEaS - Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox