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Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund
Supports transformative, innovative projects in Nova Scotia's seafood and agriculture
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 1,125,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 16, 2025
- Closing date : September 30, 2025
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
The Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund offers funding covering up to 75% of project costs, supporting major innovative projects that strengthen the seafood and agriculture sectors. Eligible activities include piloting new technologies, adopting new equipment or processes, and initiatives that enhance productivity, market opportunities, and sustainability.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,125,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : August 16, 2025
- Closing date : September 30, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Piloting and testing of new innovative solutions at the industry level.
- Adoption of technologies, equipment, or processes that are new to Nova Scotia to increase productivity and quality.
- Projects aimed at enhancing market diversification and processing capacity.
- Initiatives supporting the long-term sustainability of the seafood, aquaculture, farming, or food processing sectors.
- Projects addressing industry challenges that hinder efficiency, growth, or sector diversification.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered businesses with a primary focus on agriculture
- Registered businesses involved in agri-food processing
- Registered businesses engaged in primary and/or secondary processing of seafood products
- Registered businesses in aquaculture (land-based or marine)
- Not-for-profit industry associations/organizations representing agriculture, fisheries, food processing, and aquaculture sectors based in Nova Scotia
Who is not eligible
- Companies with cannabis-related projects.
- Businesses not in good standing with required regulatory bodies.
- Organizations without the required permits, leases, or licenses for fisheries and aquaculture operations in Nova Scotia.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of equipment
- Professional equipment installation and shipping costs
- Consultant fees
- Acquisition of new software
- Construction costs, assessed on a case-by-case basis
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Additional information
- Applicants must submit their most recent audited financial statements or Notice to Reader financial statements with the Expression of Interest.
- Projects must include a knowledge transfer or outreach component, such as an open house or demonstration session, to share information with the industry.
- Applicants may be contacted periodically by program officers during the activity period and may be invited to participate in photo or video documentation of their project.
- If a project cannot be completed by the stated deadline, no funding will be awarded.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund. 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 Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund?
The Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund offers funding covering up to 75% of project costs, supporting major innovative projects that strengthen the seafood and agriculture sectors. Eligible activities include piloting new technologies, adopting new equipment or processes, and initiatives that enhance productivity, market opportunities, and sustainability.
How much funding can be received?
Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,125,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 30, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund program?
To be eligible for the Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund program, you must:
Registered business or commercial Indigenous entity in Nova Scotia
Primary focus on agriculture, agri-food, seafood processing, aquaculture, or related activities
Must be in good standing with required registries and regulatory authorities
What expenses are eligible under Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund?
Piloting and testing of new innovative solutions at the industry level.
Adoption of technologies, equipment, or processes that are new to Nova Scotia to increase productivity and quality.
Projects aimed at enhancing market diversification and processing capacity.
Initiatives supporting the long-term sustainability of the seafood, aquaculture, farming, or food processing sectors.
Projects addressing industry challenges that hinder efficiency, growth, or sector diversification.
Who can I contact for more information about the Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund?
You can contact Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation by email at SASI@perennia.ca.
Where is the Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund available?
The Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund program is available the province of Nova Scotia.