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Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program
Supports Nova Scotian farms adopting sustainable energy-efficient practices
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
The Efficiency Nova Scotia Beneficial Management Practices Program provides up to 50% of project costs, to a maximum of $30,000, to support Nova Scotian farmers in adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices. Eligible activities include energy source switching, equipment upgrades, and custom projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementation of energy-efficient upgrades across farming operations.
- On-farm energy source switching and storage projects, such as integrating wind, geothermal, solar, battery, or thermal storage solutions.
- Modification or upgrade of farm equipment for agricultural biomass collection and processing, and for biogas or biofuel generation to support energy switching.
- Custom energy efficiency projects designed to achieve reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Farms registered under the Nova Scotia Farm Registration Act
- Mi’kmaq Nova Scotians and Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia engaged in farming
- Other under-represented communities, including new African Nova Scotians conducting agricultural activities in Nova Scotia
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation of energy-efficient equipment eligible under the Business Energy Rebates program.
- On-farm energy source switching and storage solutions, including wind generation, geothermal, solar, batteries, and thermal storage.
- Modification or upgrades of on-farm equipment for agricultural biomass collection and processing (such as balers and choppers).
- Equipment or system upgrades for biogas or biofuel generation (for example, boilers) in support of energy switching.
- Custom expenses related to energy efficiency improvements that result in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Additional information
- The application deadline for the Agriculture Beneficial Management Practices Program is June 30, 2025.
- Energy Managers from Efficiency Nova Scotia are available to assist with application completion and project guidance.
- All claims must be submitted before the project completion date indicated on the claim form and claimed by March 1 of the current application year unless an extension is approved.
- Program guidelines, application forms, and terms and conditions are available for download to support applicants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program. 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 Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program?
The Efficiency Nova Scotia Beneficial Management Practices Program provides up to 50% of project costs, to a maximum of $30,000, to support Nova Scotian farmers in adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices. Eligible activities include energy source switching, equipment upgrades, and custom projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
How much funding can be received?
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program program?
To be eligible for the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program program, you must:
Nova Scotian farms registered under the Farm Registration Act
Applicants must be at least 19 years of age and actively farming in the program year
What expenses are eligible under Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program?
Implementation of energy-efficient upgrades across farming operations.
On-farm energy source switching and storage projects, such as integrating wind, geothermal, solar, battery, or thermal storage solutions.
Modification or upgrade of farm equipment for agricultural biomass collection and processing, and for biogas or biofuel generation to support energy switching.
Custom energy efficiency projects designed to achieve reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program?
You can contact Efficiency Nova Scotia by email at agriculture@efficiencyns.ca or by phone at 1-877-999-6035.
Where is the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program available?
The Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program is a Grant and Funding
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