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Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers
Tax credit for farmers donating food in Nova Scotia
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
The Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers helps farming corporations offset Nova Scotia tax on qualifying food donations. Eligible donations are agriculture products produced in Nova Scotia and given to an eligible food bank, with the credit claimed through corporate tax forms.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Donation of agricultural products to an eligible food bank
Documents Needed
- Completed Schedule 2, Charitable Donations and Gifts
- T2 Corporation Income Tax Return
- Schedule 5, Tax Calculation Supplementary – Corporations
Official resources
Supporting document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Corporations carrying on a farming business
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete Schedule 2
- Enter the qualifying donation on the Nova Scotia line.
- Use the completed schedule to calculate the credit.
- Step 2: Complete Schedule 5
- Enter the credit amount on line 570.
- Step 3: File with the T2 return
- Submit Schedule 2 with your T2 Corporation Income Tax Return.
- Keep the schedules with your corporate tax filing.
Processing and Agreement
- Claim is reviewed through the corporate tax return process
- Supporting tax schedules must be completed and filed
- The credit is applied after the return is assessed
Additional information
- Claimed using Schedule 2 and Schedule 5.
- Must be filed with the T2 Corporation Income Tax Return.
- The credit is non-refundable.
- The amount claimed is limited by the Nova Scotia income tax otherwise payable.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers Program
What is the Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers?
The Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers helps farming corporations offset Nova Scotia tax on qualifying food donations. Eligible donations are agriculture products produced in Nova Scotia and given to an eligible food bank, with the credit claimed through corporate tax forms.
How much funding can be received?
Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers program?
To be eligible for the Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers program, you must:
Farming corporations in Nova Scotia
Donations to eligible food banks
Nova Scotia agricultural products only
What expenses are eligible under Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers?
Donation of agricultural products to an eligible food bank
Who can I contact for more information about the Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers available?
The Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers is a Tax Credits