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Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health Program
Funding for hive health and pollination growth
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : May 15, 2026
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program supports hive health, commercial crop pollination expansion, and efficient technology adoption for beekeepers in Nova Scotia and Mi’kmaq farming in Mi’kmaw communities. It offers financial assistance for pollination expansion, hive health measures, and production efficiency equipment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : May 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Expansion of commercial crop pollination
- Hive health improvement activities
- Adoption of efficient production equipment to address labour shortages
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Program Funding Registration form, if required
- Invoices for eligible costs
- Proof of payment for each invoice
- Signed Letter of Agreement
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nova Scotia beekeepers
- Mi’kmaq conducting farming activities in Mi’kmaw communities
Eligible expenses
- Hive feeders, sucrose pumping systems, and tank agitators
- Hive strapping, pallet forks and brackets, and truck bee crane or boom lift attachments
- Truck tailgate lift attachments
- Oxalic vaporizers, disease monitoring kits, and laboratory diagnostic fees
- VCPR establishment costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel expenses
- Administrative and general overhead
- Building costs, modifications, and sea containers
- Multiple pieces of equipment with the same function
- Operating expenses, existing staff wages, small hand tools, and HST
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
- Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to mid-size beekeepers transitioning to full time
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- New applicants since 2023 must complete the Program Funding Registration form.
- Returning applicants must update business information as needed.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Submit a complete application by May 15, 2026.
- Step 3: Review and approval
- The Department of Agriculture reviews completed applications after the deadline.
- If approved, applicants receive a Letter of Agreement.
- Step 4: Sign the agreement
- Review, sign, and return the Letter of Agreement within 30 days.
- Step 5: Submit the claim
- Complete the Program Claim Form.
- Attach invoices and proof of payment.
- Submit the claim by February 28, 2027.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline by the Department of Agriculture
- Priority may be given to mid-size beekeepers transitioning to full time
- Approved applicants receive a Letter of Agreement with the funding terms
- The signed Letter of Agreement must be returned within 30 days
- Claims are submitted after approval with invoices and proof of payment
Additional information
- One application per year is allowed.
- New applicants since 2023 must complete the Program Funding Registration form.
- Returning applicants must update their business information if changes have occurred.
- Applications are subject to available program funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health Program Program
What is the Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health Program?
This program supports hive health, commercial crop pollination expansion, and efficient technology adoption for beekeepers in Nova Scotia and Mi’kmaq farming in Mi’kmaw communities. It offers financial assistance for pollination expansion, hive health measures, and production efficiency equipment.
How much funding can be received?
Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 15, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health Program program?
To be eligible for the Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health Program program, you must:
Nova Scotia beekeepers or Mi’kmaq farmers
Registered and active farming status
Commercial pollination activity required
What expenses are eligible under Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health Program?
Expansion of commercial crop pollination
Hive health improvement activities
Adoption of efficient production equipment to address labour shortages
Who can I contact for more information about the Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health Program?
You can contact Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture by email at prm@novascotia.ca or by phone at 902-893-6377.
Where is the Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health Program available?
The Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.