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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Vessel Loan Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS)
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
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Workplace Education Initiative (WEI)
Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education (NS)
Fully funded workplace skills training in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
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
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities
Government of Nova Scotia
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
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for crime prevention and victim support projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Economic Development Fund
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for competitive community-led projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Connect2
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Energy and Mines (NS)
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
NS, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Current Tenders — Nova Scotia
Government of Nova Scotia, Public Services and Procurement Canada
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits
Government of Nova Scotia
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
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to small businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Early Years Continuing Education Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (NS)
Supports early childhood educator training costs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NS, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Energy Training Program for Students
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Energy and Mines (NS)
Funding for Nova Scotia students and recent graduates in the energy sector
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Supports farm environmental and climate resilience improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
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
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
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
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
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
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
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Limestone trucking cost support for farms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 32,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
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, Nova Scotia Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care
Refundable R&D tax credit for Nova Scotia companies
Eligible Funding
Up to 15.000001% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Planning New Opportunities Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Business planning support for Nova Scotia agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
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 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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
Eligible Industries
Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
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
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Student Summer Skills Incentive
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
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
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 $
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
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
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive
Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education (NS), Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Supports workforce development and productivity in Nova Scotia
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
NS, Canada

Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of Nova Scotia

Vessel Loan Program

Workplace Education Initiative (WEI)

Aquaculture Loan Program

Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities

Civil Forfeiture Grant Program

Community Economic Development Fund

Connect2

Current Tenders — Nova Scotia

Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits

Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business

Early Years Continuing Education Program

Energy Training Program for Students

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program

Heating Assistance Rebate Program

Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots

Job Creation Partnerships (JCP)

Launch Export Atlantic Incubator

Limestone Trucking Assistance Program

Low Carbon Communities

Market Opportunities and Diversification Program

Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit

Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers

Planning New Opportunities Program

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

Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive