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 available

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Grow Where You're Planted Scholarship and Summer Student Position (Casual)
Government of Nova Scotia
Scholarship and summer internship for Black students
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Bible Hill, Truro, NS
Grant and FundingClosed
Heating Assistance Rebate Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Heating assistance rebate for Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2026
NS, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Honouring Mi'kmaw Roots Scholarship and Summer Student Position (Casual)
Government of Nova Scotia
Support for Mi'kmaw students in agriculture
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : January 23, 2024
Closing date : February 17, 2024
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Job Creation Partnerships (JCP)
Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia
Work experience support for job seekers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : June 15, 2025
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Labour-Sponsored Venture-Capital Tax Credit
Government of Nova Scotia
Tax credit for venture capital investors
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 24, 2024
NS, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Launch Export Atlantic Incubator
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Export readiness support for Atlantic businesses
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Closing date : July 3, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for limestone trucking costs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 32,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : September 30, 2024
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Low Carbon Communities
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Energy and Mines (NS)
Funding for community-led low-carbon projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : May 20, 2025
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Market Opportunities and Diversification Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for agricultural market expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : May 31, 2026
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
New Brunswick Digital Media Tax Credit
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NB)
Tax credit for interactive digital media production in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 17, 2024
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
New Small Business Tax Deduction
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NB), Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Tax relief for eligible new Nova Scotia businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : May 17, 2024
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Nova Scotia Corporate Tax Reduction for New Small Businesses
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Office of Gaelic Affairs, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Corporate tax reduction form for new small businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Nova Scotia Freshwater Fisheries Research Cooperative
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for freshwater fisheries research in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Mineral Resources Development Fund
Government of Nova Scotia
Supports mineral projects and industry capacity
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $525,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : June 29, 2026
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NB), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Nova Scotia Office of Gaelic Affairs
Refundable R&D tax credit for Nova Scotia companies
Eligible Funding
Up to 15.000001% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 17, 2024
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Refundable tax relief for digital animation
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 21, 2024
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers
Government of Nova Scotia, Government of Canada
Tax credit for farm donations to food banks
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Nova Scotia venture capital tax credit
Government of Nova Scotia
Tax credit for venture capital investors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Organic Certification Rebate Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Organic certification cost support for Nova Scotia farms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : September 1, 2023
Closing date : February 14, 2024
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Planning New Opportunities Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Business planning support for Nova Scotia agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Plant Your Roots Program — Commercial Farm Purchases
Government of Nova Scotia
Interest rebate for new commercial farm ownership
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : November 3, 2023
Closing date : February 15, 2024
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Government of Nova Scotia
Interest rebate for new farm ownership
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : November 3, 2023
Closing date : February 15, 2024
NS, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Support for innovation projects with post-secondary partners
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : May 20, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Secondary and Backyard Suite Incentive Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for secondary suite construction
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $40,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2025
BC, 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
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
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
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
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 Funding Programs Offered by Government of Nova Scotia

Grow Where You're Planted Scholarship and Summer Student Position (Casual)

Heating Assistance Rebate Program

Honouring Mi'kmaw Roots Scholarship and Summer Student Position (Casual)

Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots

Job Creation Partnerships (JCP)

Labour-Sponsored Venture-Capital Tax Credit

Launch Export Atlantic Incubator

Limestone Trucking Assistance Program

Low Carbon Communities

Market Opportunities and Diversification Program

New Brunswick Digital Media Tax Credit

New Small Business Tax Deduction

Nova Scotia Corporate Tax Reduction for New Small Businesses

Nova Scotia Freshwater Fisheries Research Cooperative

Nova Scotia Mineral Resources Development Fund

Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit

Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit

Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers

Nova Scotia venture capital tax credit

Organic Certification Rebate Program

Planning New Opportunities Program

Plant Your Roots Program — Commercial Farm Purchases

Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant

Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program

Secondary and Backyard Suite Incentive Program

Seniors Care Grant

Student Summer Skills Incentive

Tourism Digital Assistance Program

Value-adding Equipment Program

Aquaculture Loan Program