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Nova Scotia Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program
Supports resilient agricultural land management
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program supports agricultural projects that improve environmental resilience on farms and related lands in Nova Scotia. It offers funding for reduced tillage, pollinator habitat, and buffers or shelterbelts, with a maximum amount that varies by stream.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- $ 30,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Business Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Transitioning cropland to reduced or zero tillage
- Establishing pollinator habitat on cropland or field margins
- Creating or widening buffers along surface water sources
- Establishing shelterbelts, tree buffers, and riparian protection areas
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting project quotes
- Program Funding Registration form, if applicable
- Current Environmental Farm Plan, including Schedules A and B
- Copy of lease agreement for rented or leased land, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered farms
- Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in Mi'kmaw communities
- Agricultural industry associations
Eligible expenses
- Equipment for reduced tillage, including seeding and post-seeding implements
- Limestone support for reduced tillage transitions
- Pollinator seed mixes, habitat establishment, and labour for planting and maintenance
- Buffer, shelterbelt, and riparian area establishment costs, including materials and contractor labour
- Livestock fencing and remote watering systems linked to riparian projects
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel expenses
- In-kind contributions
- Administrative and general overhead
- Buildings, building modifications, and sea containers
- Operating expenses, existing staff wages, standard software, small hand tools, HST, and multiple tools with the same function
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Department of Agriculture against the program criteria.
- If approved, applicants receive a Letter of Agreement setting out the funding and terms.
- The applicant must review, sign, and return the Letter of Agreement within 30 days.
- Claims are submitted after the signed agreement is received and must include supporting invoices and proof of payment.
- Projects are subject to audit, verification, and final reporting requirements.
Additional information
- Applicants new to Programs since 2023 must complete the Program Funding Registration form.
- Returning applicants must update their registration form as needed.
- Only one application per year is allowed.
- A final report is required with the claim.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Nova Scotia Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Nova Scotia Resilient Agricultural Landscape 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 Nova Scotia Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program?
This program supports agricultural projects that improve environmental resilience on farms and related lands in Nova Scotia. It offers funding for reduced tillage, pollinator habitat, and buffers or shelterbelts, with a maximum amount that varies by stream.
How much funding can be received?
Nova Scotia Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **June 30, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Nova Scotia Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program program?
To be eligible for the Nova Scotia Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program program, you must:
Registered farm, Mi'kmaq farm activity, or agricultural association
Farm registration and active farming
Minimum age 19 and $30,000 income
What expenses are eligible under Nova Scotia Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program?
Transitioning cropland to reduced or zero tillage
Establishing pollinator habitat on cropland or field margins
Creating or widening buffers along surface water sources
Establishing shelterbelts, tree buffers, and riparian protection areas
Who can I contact for more information about the Nova Scotia Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program?
You can contact Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture by email at prm@novascotia.ca or by phone at 902-893-6377.
Where is the Nova Scotia Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program available?
The Nova Scotia Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.