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CBDC Business Atlantic Forum

Q: Who is eligible for the CBDC Business Atlantic Forum program?

To be eligible for the CBDC Business Atlantic Forum program, you must: The business must be located in rural or semi-urban areas of Atlantic Canada.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the CBDC Business Atlantic Forum?

You can contact Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC).

Q: Where is the CBDC Business Atlantic Forum available?

The CBDC Business Atlantic Forum program is available the province of Nova Scotia.

Q: Is the CBDC Business Atlantic Forum a grant, loan, or tax credit?

CBDC Business Atlantic Forum is a Other Support

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the CBDC Business Atlantic Forum?

CBDC Business Atlantic Forum is funded by Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)

Last Update: March 3, 2026

Nova Scotia, Canada

Buy or sell an Atlantic Canadian business

Other Support

Community Business Development Corporations

Overview

If you are looking to buy or sell a business in Atlantic Canada, you can use this forum to make connections, for free.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Selling in a new market

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : July 9, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Nova Scotia

Legal structures

For-profit business

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Rural or Northern Residents
Startups

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 28,000

Developing an organic community garden

$ 48,000

Launching a sustainable clothing line by local designers in St John's

$ 40,000

Opening a youth-driven café to promote social interaction

$ 32,000

Launching an art therapy program for veterans

$ 40,000

Creating a digital literacy program for seniors

$ 68,000

Establishing a community-operated recycling center

Eligibility

The business must be located in rural or semi-urban areas of Atlantic Canada.

Who is eligible?

Business owners in rural Atlantic Canada
Potential business buyers in rural Atlantic Canada

Eligible geographic areas

Fredericton
Moncton
Saint John
Bathurst
Grand Falls
Edmundston
Halifax
New Glasgow
Truro
Dartmouth
Charlottetown
St. John's
St. George's
St. Alban's
Port au Port

How to apply

Step 1: Submitting a Business
- Access the "Submit a Business" section of the website.
- Fill out the online form to register a business for sale.

Additional information

The CBDC Business Atlantic website provides a free platform for business owners and potential buyers to connect.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the CBDC Business Atlantic Forum Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the CBDC Business Atlantic Forum. 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.