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Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program
Supports small-scale food and beverage equipment purchases in Nova Scotia
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2025
- Closing date : August 29, 2025
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
The Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program provides up to $10,000 annually to businesses and farms in Nova Scotia for the purchase and professional installation of food-grade, certified small-scale processing equipment. This funding aims to help recipients enhance production capacity, meet regulatory requirements, access new markets, and reduce operational costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase production or service capacity
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2025
- Closing date : August 29, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- $ 1,500 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Acquiring commercial-grade, small-scale food and beverage processing equipment to enhance production capacity.
- Implementing processing improvements to access new retail markets or comply with regulatory standards.
- Upgrading equipment to increase operational efficiency or reduce processing costs.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Food and beverage businesses registered and active in Nova Scotia
- Farms properly registered under the Farm Registration Act with operations in Nova Scotia
Who is not eligible
- Companies not registered and active under the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stocks.
- Farms not properly registered under the Farm Registration Act.
- Businesses or farms without active operations in Nova Scotia.
- Applicants under 19 years of age.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of commercial grade small-scale food and beverage processing equipment that enhances production capacity.
- Professional installation costs of eligible equipment when required for operation.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Selection criteria
- Assessment by a review committee based on the information and supporting documentation provided in the application.
- Further evaluation or information may be requested if the application requires more assessment.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete Application
- Fill out the application form for the Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program.
- Ensure all requested supporting documentation is included.
- Submit the complete application by August 29, 2025.
- Step 2: Submission of Application
- Send your completed application by email to smallscale@perennia.ca, with "Claim" in the subject line (preferred method).
- Alternatively, fax the application to 902-678-7266 or mail it to: Perennia Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program, 28 Aberdeen Street, Kentville, NS B4N 2N1.
- Step 3: Await Review Committee Assessment
- Your application will be reviewed by a committee based on the information and supporting documentation provided.
- If additional information is required, Perennia staff will contact you.
- Step 4: Receive and Review Letter of Agreement
- If approved, receive a Letter of Agreement (LOA) identifying eligible project activities and funding terms.
- Review, sign, and return the LOA to Perennia within 30 days of receipt.
- Step 5: Wait for Project Authorization
- Do not purchase equipment before receiving the signed LOA from Perennia.
- Step 6: Submit Claim for Reimbursement
- After the signed LOA is received by Perennia, you will receive a claim form.
- Complete and sign the claim form.
- Attach copies of eligible equipment invoices and proof of payment.
- Email, fax, or mail your claim with supporting documents by January 15, 2026.
Additional information
- Applicants should not make purchases before receiving a Letter of Agreement, as expenses incurred prior may not be eligible.
- Only one application per year is permitted for this program.
- No payment will be issued for claims under $20.00.
- The name of recipients and amount of support received are considered public information and may be actively disseminated by Perennia.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program Program
What is the Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program?
The Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program provides up to $10,000 annually to businesses and farms in Nova Scotia for the purchase and professional installation of food-grade, certified small-scale processing equipment. This funding aims to help recipients enhance production capacity, meet regulatory requirements, access new markets, and reduce operational costs.
How much funding can be received?
Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was August 29, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program program?
To be eligible for the Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program program, you must:
Must be registered and active under the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stocks
Must have active operations in Nova Scotia
Must have generated at least $1,500 in eligible annual business income
What expenses are eligible under Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program?
Acquiring commercial-grade, small-scale food and beverage processing equipment to enhance production capacity.
Implementing processing improvements to access new retail markets or comply with regulatory standards.
Upgrading equipment to increase operational efficiency or reduce processing costs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program?
You can contact Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation by email at smallscale@perennia.ca or by phone at 902-670-9572.
Where is the Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program available?
The Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.