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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of Nova Scotia

The Government of Nova Scotia fosters economic growth by supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, innovation, and tourism through various grants and funding programs. It also emphasizes community development and environmental sustainability, ensuring inclusive prosperity and a vibrant future for all residents. View Government of Nova Scotia's website for more information.

80 programs
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities

    Funding for municipal infrastructure and capacity building
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NS, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Civil Forfeiture Grant Program

    Funding for crime prevention and victim support projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Economic Development Fund

    Funding for competitive community-led projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise
    NS, Canada
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    Funding for active transportation projects in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    NS, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits

    Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to non-profits
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    NS, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots

    Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada
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    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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    Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed

    Launch Export Atlantic Incubator

    Export readiness support for Atlantic businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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    Low Carbon Communities

    Funding for community-led low-carbon projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Up to 15.000001% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada
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    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Secondary and Backyard Suite Incentive Program

    Funding for secondary suite construction
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $40,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    BC, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Seniors Care Grant

    Support for seniors’ household and heating costs
    Eligible Funding
    From $750 to $750
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    NS, Canada
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    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Student Summer Skills Incentive

    Wage support for summer student hiring
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 9,600 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise
    NS, Canada
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    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
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Value-adding Equipment Program

    Funding for agricultural and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, 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