Closed
Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia
Closed home retrofit funding for Nova Scotia homeowners
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 125 - $ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2025
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This closed program provided support for eligible home energy retrofits in Nova Scotia. Funding covered approved retrofit measures, EnerGuide evaluations, and selected heating and efficiency upgrades, with a maximum grant amount of $5,600.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 125 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Home energy retrofits to improve efficiency
- Heating and ventilation upgrades
- Renewable energy installation
- Climate resiliency improvements
Documents Needed
- Pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation receipt
- Post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation receipt
- Paid invoices and receipts for eligible retrofits
- Supporting product details for eligible equipment
- Interconnection approval letter for grid-connected solar systems
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian homeowners
- Indigenous governments or organizations
- Housing management bodies
- Indigenous service delivery organizations with formal partnerships
Who is not eligible
- Newly built homes
- Retirement homes
- Homes in garage-only projects
Eligible expenses
- EnerGuide pre- and post-retrofit evaluations
- Home insulation, air sealing, windows and doors
- Heating equipment, heat pumps, and water heaters
- Solar PV systems and batteries
- Roofing membrane and basement waterproofing
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Retrofits completed before the pre-retrofit evaluation
- Retrofits done before December 1, 2020
- Leased or rented equipment
- Air conditioners
- Windows and doors in garages
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- Pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation before work begins
- Post-retrofit evaluation after work is completed
- Receipts and documents uploaded to the portal
- Program officers review the file and confirm eligibility
- Funding decision is sent by email and payment is issued by mail
Additional information
- Closed to new applicants in Nova Scotia.
- Program inquiries were handled by Efficiency Nova Scotia for provincial participants.
- Existing requests submitted by the deadline continued to be processed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia?
This closed program provided support for eligible home energy retrofits in Nova Scotia. Funding covered approved retrofit measures, EnerGuide evaluations, and selected heating and efficiency upgrades, with a maximum grant amount of $5,600.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia program?
To be eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia program, you must:
Canadian homeowner
Primary residence
Eligible retrofit completed
What expenses are eligible under Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia?
Home energy retrofits to improve efficiency
Heating and ventilation upgrades
Renewable energy installation
Climate resiliency improvements
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at canadagreenerhomesgrant-subventionmaisonsvertes@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca or by phone at 1-833-674-8282.
Where is the Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia available?
The Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia is a Grant and Funding