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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Agriculture Support Program
Support for inclusive farm business growth
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : August 31, 2026
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to 80% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $8,000 per program year, for underrepresented and underserved farm operators in Nova Scotia. It supports business advisory services, specialized equipment, building improvements, and related agriculture projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : August 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- $ 30,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchase of specialized farm and processing equipment
- Farm building improvements and accessibility upgrades
- Land improvement projects with an Environmental Farm Plan
- Food safety and climate control improvements
- Business advisory and planning activities
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project quotes
- Program Funding Registration form, if required
- Environmental Farm Plan documents for land improvement projects
- Lease agreement for leased or rented land projects
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Farms registered under the Farm Registration Act
- Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in Mi'kmaw communities
- Underrepresented and underserved farm operators
Eligible expenses
- Specialized farm equipment
- Farm building improvements and accessibility upgrades
- Business advisory services
- Eligible in-kind labour for specific project work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel expenses
- Administrative or general overhead
- Buildings and sea containers
- Operating expenses and existing staff wages or salaries
- HST
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
- Selected counties in Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Department of Agriculture as they are received
- If approved, applicants receive a Letter of Agreement with the funding terms and conditions
- The signed Letter of Agreement must be returned within 30 days
- Claims are submitted after the signed agreement is received
- Applications may be denied if requirements are not met or information is misrepresented
Additional information
- Quotes are required with the application.
- Only one application is allowed per year.
- New applicants since 2023 must complete the Program Funding Registration form.
- Returning applicants must update their registration information if anything has changed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Agriculture Support Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Agriculture Support 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 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Agriculture Support Program?
This program provides up to 80% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $8,000 per program year, for underrepresented and underserved farm operators in Nova Scotia. It supports business advisory services, specialized equipment, building improvements, and related agriculture projects.
How much funding can be received?
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Agriculture Support Program Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $8,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **August 31, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Agriculture Support Program program?
To be eligible for the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Agriculture Support Program program, you must:
Registered farm or Mi'kmaq farm in a Mi'kmaw community
Underrepresented or underserved group
Actively farming, age 19+
What expenses are eligible under Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Agriculture Support Program?
Purchase of specialized farm and processing equipment
Farm building improvements and accessibility upgrades
Land improvement projects with an Environmental Farm Plan
Food safety and climate control improvements
Business advisory and planning activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Agriculture Support Program?
You can contact Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture by email at EDIAagprogram@novascotia.ca or by phone at 902-893-6575.
Where is the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Agriculture Support Program available?
The Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Agriculture Support Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.