Business grants and funding programs in Nova Scotia
A business based in Nova Scotia can apply to up to 622 funding programs: 523 open across Canada and 99 specific to the province.
622
open programs
523
across Canada
99
specific to Nova Scotia
List updated on October 4, 2026.
By type of funding
Programs open to a business in the region, including Canada-wide programs.
Main agencies in Nova Scotia
- Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency11
- Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia11
- Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture10
- Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture4
- Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board4
- Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education4
- Corporation for Community Development in Atlantic Canada3
- Gouvernement du Québec3
- Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage3
- Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Labour3
Programs specific to Nova Scotia
99 programs
- Innovation Rebate ProgramGovernment of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova ScotiaGrantup to $3,750,000
- ACO — Atlantic Regional Tariff Response Initiative - Liquidity SupportGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyGrantup to $2,000,000
- ACO — Atlantic Tariff Response Regional Initiative - Reorientation ProjectsGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyGrantup to $1,000,000
- Grantup to $750,000
- DIANA NATO ChallengesNATO North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationOther assistanceup to $300,000
- CBDC — Business LoanCorporation for Community Development in Atlantic CanadaLoanup to $150,000
- CBDC — New Entrepreneur LoanCorporation for Community Development in Atlantic CanadaGrantup to $150,000
- Planting Our Roots Program — Commercial Farm PurchasesGovernment of Nova Scotia, Department of AgricultureOther assistanceup to $100,000
- Planting Our Roots Program — New EntrantGovernment of Nova Scotia, Department of AgricultureOther assistanceup to $100,000
- Atlantic IP Advantage — IP Development StrategySpringboard Atlantic Inc.Other assistanceup to $75,000
- Atlantic IP Advantage — IP Implementation StrategySpringboard Atlantic Inc.Advisory supportup to $75,000
- Graduates to Opportunity — GTO InnovateNova Scotia, Labour, Skills and ImmigrationGrantup to $60,000
- CBCD — Impact Your Business — Startup LoansImpact AtlanticGrantup to $50,000
- Small Business Loan Guarantee ProgramNova Scotia Co-operative CouncilLoanup to $50,000
- Graduates to Opportunity - GTO CultiverNova Scotia Labour, Skills and ImmigrationGrantup to $37,500
- “Forces francos municipales” Initiativegouvernement du QuébecGrantup to $35,000
- Limestone Trucking Assistance ProgramGovernment of Nova Scotia, Department of AgricultureOther assistanceup to $32,000
- GradWorks — recognition program for employersNova Scotia Community CollegeGrantup to $30,360
- Creative Industries Fund (businesses and social enterprises)Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities, Culture and HeritageGrantup to $30,000
- Grantup to $25,000
- CBDC — Immigrant Loan Pilot ProgramCommunity Economic Development CorporationsLoanup to $20,000
- Marketing Consultation and Mentoring ProgramSavoirSphèreAdvisory supportup to $16,250
- Online Tools for Exporting (OELE)SavoirSphèreGrantup to $15,000
- Seafood Acceleration Program — PerenniaGovernment of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and AquacultureOther assistanceup to $15,000
- Export Development ProgramGovernment of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova ScotiaAdvisory supportup to $15,000
- Nova Scotia Farmer LoansGovernment of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Farm Loan BoardLoanup to $5,000
- Microcredit ProgramUlnooweG Development GroupLoanup to $5,000
- WILLWorks Program — Young ManufacturerEMC - Excellence in Manufacturing ConsortiumAdvisory supportup to $3,500
- Organic Certification Reimbursement ProgramGovernment of Nova Scotia, Department of AgricultureOther assistanceup to $750
- APCEA — Atlantic Canada Defense Investment Regional InitiativeGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyGrant
- APCEA — Atlantic Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (CRAII)Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyOther assistance
- APECA — Regional economic growth through innovation — Regional innovation ecosystems — APECAGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyGrant
- ACO — Regional economic growth through innovation — Business expansion and productivityGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyGrant
- ACO — Innovative Communities FundGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyGrant
- ACO — Industrial and Technological Benefits PolicyGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyAdvisory support
- ACO — Business Development Program — Entrepreneur SupportGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyGrant
- ACO — Business Development Program — Support for Non-Profit OrganizationsGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyOther assistance
- ACO — Business Information ServiceGovernment of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyAdvisory support
- Call for projects for economic development in the Canadian FrancophonieGouvernement du QuébecGrant
- Québec–Nova Scotia Call for ProjectsGouvernement du QuébecGrant
- Tenders - Nova ScotiaGovernment of Nova Scotia, Procurement ServicesOther assistance
- CBDC — Business AdviceCorporation au bénéfice du développement communautaireAdvisory support
- CBDC — Atlantic Provinces Business ForumCommunity Business Development CorporationOther assistance
- CBDC — Choose TalentCommunity Futures Development CorporationsOther assistance
- CBDC — Young Entrepreneur LoanCorporation for Community Development in Atlantic CanadaLoan
- CBDC — Self-Employment ProgramCommunity FuturesAdvisory support
- CBDC — Self-Employment Program (Atlantic Region)Community Economic Development CorporationsAdvisory support
- Centre for Women in BusinessCentre for Women in BusinessOther assistance
- NRC — Marine Research StationGovernment of Canada, National Research Council CanadaOther assistance
- Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax CreditGovernment of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury BoardTax credit
Programs for households in Nova Scotia
1 program is open to individuals, for example for renovation, energy or family. The household questionnaire sorts them by your situation.
- Financial assistance for transportation to a health and social services network establishmentGouvernement du QuébecGrant
Other provinces and territories
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