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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
  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative

    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
  • Beaverbrook Art Gallery (BAG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Theodore Prize

    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
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Tourism Digital Assistance Program

    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
  • Town of Antigonish logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Antigonish — Community Grant Program

    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

    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
  • Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

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

    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
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Value-adding Equipment Program

    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
  • Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Veterinary Student Placement Program

    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
  • Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) (QEII) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Wellness Fund

    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
  • Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3) logo
    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
  • Ulnooweg logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans

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

    Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses

    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
  • Efficiency Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Business Energy Rebates

    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
  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsArchived

    CBDC Social Enterprise Loan

    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
  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    Expert AdviceArchived

    CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick

    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

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