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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Overview of Available Grants and Funding

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) is a federal government agency dedicated to promoting economic development in Atlantic Canada's four provinces through financial support and strategic partnerships. Established in 1987, ACOA provides grants and funding to businesses and non-profits to stimulate innovation, enhance competitiveness, and support diverse, sustainable growth in the region.
23 opportunities available
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Innovative Communities Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Innovative Communities Fund

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for economic growth projects in rural Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to address impacts of Hurricane Fiona
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit
Grant and FundingOpen

ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada for-profit business
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding projects in PEI's potato sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses
Grant and FundingOpen

Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financial backing for technology R&D in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy
Other SupportOpen

ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Help with defence procurement for Atlantic contractors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to recover Atlantic's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Development Program — Commercial Component
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Development Program — Commercial Component

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Money for start-up and expansion in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Volta AI
Grant and FundingClosed

Volta AI

Volta
Helping artificial intelligence supply chain companies scale
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $14,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Business Development Program (BDP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Development Program (BDP)

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to help businesses in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)
Grant and FundingOpen

ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supporting innovative housing solutions and construction technologies in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
ACOA Business Information Services — Prince Edward Island
Expert AdviceOpen

ACOA Business Information Services — Prince Edward Island

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Canadian Experiences Fund supports innovative tourism projects expansion
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
ACOA Business Information Services — Nova Scotia
Expert AdviceOpen

ACOA Business Information Services — Nova Scotia

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Grant and FundingOpen

ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada non-profit
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
ACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

ACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed

ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpen

Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supporting tourism growth in Atlantic Canada through strategic investments
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

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 CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION