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Organic Certification Rebate Program
Organic certification cost support for Nova Scotia farms
Last Update: May 24, 2026
Funding available
$ 750
Timeline
- Open Date : September 1, 2023
- Closing date : February 14, 2024
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program rebates part of the cost of organic certification for Nova Scotia farms and Mi’kmaq farming in Mi’kmaw communities. It supports current certified organic farms and farms transitioning to organic certification, with up to 50% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $750.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : September 1, 2023
- Closing date : February 14, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Becoming certified organic.
- Transitioning a farm to certified organic status.
- Maintaining organic certification in Nova Scotia.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Copy of current organic certificate, if applicable
- Paid invoice for organic certification or transition fees
- Proof of payment for each invoice
- Program Funding Registration form, for new applicants since 2023
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Farms
- Mi’kmaq conducting farming activities in Mi’kmaw communities
Eligible expenses
- Organic certification fees for current certified organic farms.
- Organic certification fees for up to three transition years.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Implementation of organic certification.
- On-farm processing organic certification fees.
- Administrative and general overhead.
- Operating expenses and existing staff wages or salaries.
- HST and in-kind contributions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Department of Agriculture as they are received.
- If approved, applicants receive a Statement of Compensation.
- The applicant must report any errors in the funding amount shown.
- The Department may review and evaluate projects for audit or verification purposes before, during, or after the work.
Additional information
- Applicants may apply only once per year.
- Applications are reviewed as received by the Department of Agriculture.
- A Statement of Compensation is issued if approved.
- Claims under $20 are not paid.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Organic Certification Rebate Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Organic Certification Rebate 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 Organic Certification Rebate Program?
This program rebates part of the cost of organic certification for Nova Scotia farms and Mi’kmaq farming in Mi’kmaw communities. It supports current certified organic farms and farms transitioning to organic certification, with up to 50% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $750.
How much funding can be received?
Organic Certification Rebate Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $750 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 14, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Organic Certification Rebate Program program?
To be eligible for the Organic Certification Rebate Program program, you must:
Registered farm or Mi’kmaq farming in a Mi’kmaw community.
Active farming in Nova Scotia.
Certified organic or transitioning to organic.
What expenses are eligible under Organic Certification Rebate Program?
Becoming certified organic.
Transitioning a farm to certified organic status.
Maintaining organic certification in Nova Scotia.
Who can I contact for more information about the Organic Certification Rebate Program?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia by email at prm@novascotia.ca or by phone at 902-893-6377.
Where is the Organic Certification Rebate Program available?
The Organic Certification Rebate Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.