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Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business
Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to small businesses
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 3, 2023
- Closing date : January 31, 2024
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
If you are a small business, you can gain access to financial assistance to cover costs related to repairing and replacing uninsurable, essential basic property loss due to the spring 2023 wildfires.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : October 3, 2023
- Closing date : January 31, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Emergency and Relief
Target groups
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
This grant focuses on assisting businesses with uninsurable, essential basic property losses due to the spring 2023 wildfires. The activities eligible for funding are primarily related to repairing and replacing essential assets.
- Repairs of essential property such as buildings damaged by wildfires.
- Replacement of uninsurable items including basic appliances and furniture lost in the disaster.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Non-profit organizations that have experienced damage or loss due to the spring 2023 wildfires, lack sufficient insurance to cover the losses, and own property that serves community interests with unrestricted public access in specific regions.Who is not eligible
There are no specified companies or industries explicitly excluded from this grant. The eligibility is outlined for non-profits, but restrictions regarding specific types of companies or industries are not mentioned.
Eligible expenses
The Disaster Financial Assistance Program aids non-profits in addressing property loss due to the spring 2023 wildfires. The focus is on non-insurable essential property recovery and damage repair.
- Repair of uninsurable essential property damaged by the wildfires.
- Replacement of uninsurable essential property lost due to the wildfires.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available to organizations and businesses affected by the spring 2023 wildfires in select areas. Eligible locations are specified based on the geographical impact of these wildfires.
- Halifax Regional Municipality
- Shelburne County
- Yarmouth County
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applications for financial assistance must be submitted by 31 January 2024.
- The program assists in covering up to $200,000 for eligible repair and replacement costs.
- Insurance coverage information, including details of the insurance company, policy number, and agent, must be provided.
- Photographic evidence of the damage and any previous condition images should be included in the application.
- An itemized description of the damage or loss and replacement costs must be prepared.
- A copy of the articles of incorporation and the organization's latest annual financial statements is required.
- If applicable, a rental agreement for the property should be included.
- An authorized representative from both the organization and the insurance company must be available to sign relevant forms.
- 211 Nova Scotia can provide support with the application process, including identifying necessary documents.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business. 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 Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business?
If you are a small business, you can gain access to financial assistance to cover costs related to repairing and replacing uninsurable, essential basic property loss due to the spring 2023 wildfires.
How much funding can be received?
Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 31, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business program?
To be eligible for the Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business program, you must:
The business must have experienced damage during the wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality, Shelburne County, and Yarmouth County from 27 May to 11 June 2023.
The business must not have insurance to cover the entire loss.
What expenses are eligible under Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business?
This grant focuses on assisting businesses with uninsurable, essential basic property losses due to the spring 2023 wildfires. The activities eligible for funding are primarily related to repairing and replacing essential assets. Repairs of essential property such as buildings damaged by wildfires.
Replacement of uninsurable items including basic appliances and furniture lost in the disaster.
Who can I contact for more information about the Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia.
Where is the Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business available?
The Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
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