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Employment Support and Income Assistance Regulations
Income and employment support for eligible Nova Scotians
Last Update: May 8, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nova Scotia
Overview
This program provides income assistance and related supports for eligible individuals in Nova Scotia. It covers basic needs, special needs, employment-related support, and assistance for approved education and health-related costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Income Support and Maintenance
Target groups
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Basic income support for eligible individuals and families
- Employment readiness and employability support
- Special needs support for health, safety, and daily living
- Assistance during approved post-secondary education
- Pharmacare support where no other drug plan is available
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Signed consent to disclose and verify information
- Proof of identity and age
- Proof of residency in Nova Scotia
- Income, asset, and expense information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals seeking employment support and income assistance in Nova Scotia
- Recipients with dependent children
- Recipients with disabilities or special needs
- Recipients attending approved education programs
Who is not eligible
- Applicants under 19 who live with a parent, except where the regulations allow a younger applicant to apply in their own name
- People confined for more than 30 consecutive days in a prison, penitentiary, correctional facility, or the East Coast Forensic Hospital
- Applicants or recipients who separate from a spouse only to qualify for assistance
- Applicants or recipients engaged in a strike or locked out by their employer
- People with other feasible income or assets sufficient to cover their needs
Eligible expenses
- Basic household assistance
- Special needs items and services
- Employment-related supports
- Pharmacare assistance
- Approved education-related support
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Items or services already covered by provincial insured health services or other government funding
- Prescription drugs not covered under the Nova Scotia Formulary
- Medical treatments and related equipment not covered under MSI
- Medical marijuana and related production or administration costs
- Tuition, books, and student fees for some post-secondary recipients
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a Department caseworker.
- Eligibility is assessed based on the information and documentation provided.
- Assistance may be refused, reduced, discontinued, or suspended if information is incomplete or circumstances change.
- Some recipients may be required to participate in employability assessments, employment plans, or medical examinations.
Additional information
- Applicants may need to sign consent forms authorizing verification of information.
- Applicants and recipients must report changes in their circumstances to a caseworker.
- Some assistance rates are subject to retroactive payment and annual adjustment.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Employment Support and Income Assistance Regulations Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Employment Support and Income Assistance Regulations. 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 Employment Support and Income Assistance Regulations?
This program provides income assistance and related supports for eligible individuals in Nova Scotia. It covers basic needs, special needs, employment-related support, and assistance for approved education and health-related costs.
Who is eligible for the Employment Support and Income Assistance Regulations program?
To be eligible for the Employment Support and Income Assistance Regulations program, you must:
Nova Scotia residents
19+ applicants, with exceptions
Must complete required forms
What expenses are eligible under Employment Support and Income Assistance Regulations?
Basic income support for eligible individuals and families
Employment readiness and employability support
Special needs support for health, safety, and daily living
Assistance during approved post-secondary education
Pharmacare support where no other drug plan is available
Who can I contact for more information about the Employment Support and Income Assistance Regulations?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Employment Support and Income Assistance Regulations available?
The Employment Support and Income Assistance Regulations program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Employment Support and Income Assistance Regulations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Employment Support and Income Assistance Regulations is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Employment Support and Income Assistance Regulations?
Employment Support and Income Assistance Regulations is funded by Government of Nova Scotia