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Discover Grants & Funding for Small Businesses in Atlantic Provinces for 2026

Small businesses in Atlantic Canada have access to a wide array of funding programs to support their growth and innovation. From non-repayable grants to tax credits and wage subsidies, small business grants Atlantic Canada are available at both federal and provincial levels.

74 programs
  • Ulnooweg logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans

    Funding for Indigenous business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream

    Support for aerospace recovery and competitiveness
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 9, 2024
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    NB, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 1, 2026 · Closing date : March 31, 2028
    PE, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    PE, Canada
  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    AscendBio

    Scale industrial biotech and agritech in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Cape Breton, NS, Canada
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  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Business Development Program (BDP)

    Financial support for business growth in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    NL, Canada
  • Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Business Investment Program — Equity Investment

    Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NL, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, Canada
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  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring

    Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 16,250 $ · Up to 65% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Equity Investors Incentive

    Funds for PEI businesses to attract investors
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    PE, Canada
  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Export Market Access Program (EMAP)

    Money to enhance export marketing for Prince Edward Island businesses
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $15,000 · Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program

    Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Invest Nova Scotia — Investment

    Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED

    Funding for First Nation development planning in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 16,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • Music PEI logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Music PEI Funding Program

    Development support for PEI music companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 8,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    PE, Canada
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  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen

    NBIF Innovation Voucher

    Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $80,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 9, 2023
    NB, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Organic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness

    Funding to help Prince Edward Island organic businesses increase market share
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    PE, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    NL, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Small Business Assistance

    Loan for Prince Edward Island (PEI) businesses to acquire, expand, manage debt or build retail malls
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
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  • Nova Scotia Co-operative Council logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Small Business Loan Guarantee Program

    Financing for small businesses through credit unions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    START Program

    Hiring incentives for Nova Scotia employers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Supplier Diversity Certification Program

    Reimbursement for supplier diversity certification costs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 14, 2026 · Closing date : February 26, 2027
    NS, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NL, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Vessel Loan Program

    Loans for fishing vessels, engines and equipment in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    TechImpact - Digital Boost 3.0

    Digital support for AI, data and cybersecurity
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 57,890 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
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  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative

    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
  • Efficiency Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Energy Rebates

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

    Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)

    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
  • Central Development Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Capacity Fund

    Support for rural organizations in PEI
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    PE, Canada
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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Job Creation Partnerships (JCP)

    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
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  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund

    Funding for cleantech innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $400 to $60,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    PE, Canada
  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)

    Supports Nova Scotia farmers adopting climate-friendly practices
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    NS, Canada
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  • Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Registered Heritage Structure Revitalization Grant

    Funding for heritage structure restoration projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $40,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NL, Canada
  • Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC) logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Small Business Tax Credit

    Reduced tax rate for Newfoundland and Labrador small business
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NL, Canada
  • Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program (NL-DFAP)

    Provides financial aid for uninsurable disaster-related damages and losses
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    NL, Canada
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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Tourism Digital Assistance Program

    Funding for digital marketing in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada

    Supports Atlantic Canadian tourism projects and year-round experiences
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $100,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada