Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Honouring Mi'kmaw Roots Scholarship and Summer Student Position (Casual)
Support for Mi'kmaw students in agriculture
Updated May 2026
Artificial Intelligence Grants and Funding in Nova Scotia for 2026
Accelerate AI R&D, hiring, and commercialization with non-dilutive funding. Find provincial and federal programs tailored to Nova Scotia projects.
In Nova Scotia, organizations can access a diverse portfolio of artificial intelligence grants and funding streams covering research, pilot projects, and technology adoption. Programs span federal sources and provincial initiatives that serve Halifax, Cape Breton, Dartmouth, Sydney, and rural communities. This directory outlines opportunities, eligibility, and application steps to help teams plan AI investments with confidence.
282 programs available
- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP)
Interest-free down payment loan for first-time homebuyers 
Grant and FundingClosedElectrical Vehicle Charging (EV Boost)
Supports EV charger installation across Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — ACOA
Money to support business growth in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpenAgri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groupsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Market Opportunities and Diversification Program
Funding for agricultural market expansion 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedFood Ventures Program
Supports Nova Scotia food businesses with quality and safety services
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenInvest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Payroll rebate for Nova Scotia companies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenAboriginal Business Loans — General
Loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Nourish Nova Scotia — Youth Food Initiatives Funding
Support for youth-led food initiatives in Nova Scotia 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedMeal Support Program
No-cost meal support for breast cancer patients
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenEfficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions
Energy rebates and financing for small businesses- Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Launch Export Atlantic Incubator
Support from subject matter experts for export capacityEligible Funding- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsBusiness Buyout 
- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador - Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Seafood Innovation and Technology Adoption Program (NS-ITAP)
Funding for Nova Scotia seafood innovation projects 
- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program
Supports Nova Scotia producers in achieving food safety standards 
Grant and FundingOpenWorkplace Education Initiative (WEI)
Customized, fully funded workplace skills training for Nova Scotians
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenVessel Loan Program
Loans for fishing vessels, engines and equipment in Nova Scotia- Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Community Development Fund
Financial assistance for Atlantic Canadian non-profit associations - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
CBDC Self Employment Benefit Program
Financial and coaching support for unemployed entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedCelebrate Canada — Special Initiative: Soccer-themed activities for Canada Day 2026
Funding for soccer-themed Canada Day activities
Expert AdviceOpenInnovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nova Scotia
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpenNRC — Zebrafish research facility
Industry testing with zebrafish models
Grant and FundingClosedThe Johnston Family Foundation — General Funding
Supports programs for lasting positive change- Grant and FundingOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P)
Incentives for reducing electricity use in commercial and institutional buildings 
Grant and FundingClosedOffshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program)
Support for offshore wind community engagementEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and Climate- Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick 
Expert AdviceOpenConsulting Advisory Services
Funds for business advisory services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenGradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia- Grant and FundingClosed
Plant Your Roots Program — Commercial Farm Purchases
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Innovation Loan
Financing for technology adoption and business innovation - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Seafood Accelerator Program – Product Development and Technical Support
Supports Nova Scotia seafood companies in product development and safety 
Grant and FundingClosedFertility Treatment Reimbursement Program (FTRP)
Reimbursement for eligible fertility treatments- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Economic Development Fund
Funding for competitive community-led projects - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits
Supports energy efficiency upgrades for non-residential facilities in Nova Scotia 
Tax CreditsClosedNova Scotia digital animation tax credit
Tax credit for digital animation in Nova Scotia
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenNova Scotia Farm Loans
Loans for Nova Scotia farm operations and agricultural businesses
Grant and FundingClosedVolta AI
Volta, Scale AI Cluster, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), National Research Council Canada (NRC)Supports AI startup growth in Atlantic Canada- Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Subsidy to hire interns in the natural resources sectorEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources - Grant and FundingClosed
Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program
Supports small-scale food and beverage equipment purchases in Nova Scotia - Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Atlantic Canada 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenSelf-Employment Program (Nova Scotia)
Training for unemployed workers to start a business in Nova Scotia- Grant and FundingClosed
Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Funding to defray the cost of trucking limestone Find tailored funding for your business
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- Grant and FundingOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Acceleration Initiatives
Money and advice for Nova Scotia innovators - Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada non-profit 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCommunity-Led Research Program
Community-led research funding for Indigenous partnerships- Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick 
Grant and FundingOpenFonds Communautaire Du Grand-Havre
Funding for francophone community projects in Halifax- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
First Book Canada — Book Distribution Program
Access books and resources for children in need - Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits
Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to non-profits - Grant and FundingClosed
Value-adding Equipment Program
Funding for agricultural and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia 
Grant and FundingClosedFulcher Foundation — Discretionary Project Funding (Nova Scotia)
Support for charitable projects in Nova Scotia
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCBDC Kick$tart
Loan for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador- Grant and FundingArchived
Business Energy Rebates
Rebates on energy efficiency equipment in Nova Scotia 
Grant and FundingOpenAtlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) - Capacity Building (Business Development)
Supports Indigenous communities in business and fisheries development
Grant and FundingOpenOperate - Sustain
Supports stability for arts organizations involving professional artists- Other SupportOpen
ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy
Help with defence procurement for Atlantic contractorsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects 
- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans
Small loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedNova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund
Supports health equity research and innovation projects- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Housing Acquisition Program
Loan to acquire existing community housing properties - Grant and FundingClosed
Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia - Other SupportClosed
Employment Support and Income Assistance Regulations
Income and employment support for eligible Nova Scotians - Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries 
Grant and FundingClosedActive Communities Fund
Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia, Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)Funding for community movement initiatives
- Grant and FundingClosed
MRDO Post Doctoral Fellow Awards Program 2026
Postdoctoral research support in medicine - Grant and FundingOpen
ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)
Supporting innovative housing solutions and construction technologies in Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Call for applications to administer the Vaccine Injury Support Program
Administer Canada’s vaccine injury support program - Grant and FundingOpen
Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Supports Nova Scotia farmers adopting climate-friendly agricultural practices 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenImpact Your Business — Expansion Financing
Loans for young entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Aquaculture Loan Program
Loan for aquaculture businesses in Nova Scotia
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