Nova Scotia Provincial Funding
Nova Scotia Business Grants 2025
Discover comprehensive Nova Scotia provincial funding programs, business grants, and government incentives available to entrepreneurs and companies across Nova Scotia.
Total Available Funding
$40M+
Annual provincial programs
Active Programs
15+
Provincial grant programs
Success Rate
45%
Average approval rate
Nova Scotia Business Grants Comparison
3 grants foundFilter Grants
| Grant Name | Agency | Funding Amount | Deadline | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Export Development Program Support for travel and export marketing activities. Nova ScotiaExport | Invest Nova Scotia | $5,000 - $15,000 | Rolling | Active | Application Guide |
Small Business Loan Guarantee Financing support through credit unions to help small businesses access capital. Nova ScotiaSmall Business | Credit Unions / Prov NS | $10,000 - $500,000 | Ongoing | Active | Application Guide |
Graduate to Opportunity Salary subsidy for hiring recent post-secondary graduates. Nova ScotiaWorkforce | Government of Nova Scotia | $10,000 - $50,000 | Ongoing | Active | Application Guide |
Export Development Program
Support for travel and export marketing activities.
Nova ScotiaExportActive
Agency
Invest Nova Scotia
Funding
$5,000 - $15,000
Deadline
Rolling
Eligibility
Export-ready NS businesses
Small Business Loan Guarantee
Financing support through credit unions to help small businesses access capital.
Nova ScotiaSmall BusinessActive
Agency
Credit Unions / Prov NS
Funding
$10,000 - $500,000
Deadline
Ongoing
Eligibility
Small businesses
Graduate to Opportunity
Salary subsidy for hiring recent post-secondary graduates.
Nova ScotiaWorkforceActive
Agency
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding
$10,000 - $50,000
Deadline
Ongoing
Eligibility
Employers hiring recent grads
Nova Scotia Business Grant Opportunities
Invest Nova Scotia is the primary driver of economic development, offering programs that support startups, export growth, and talent acquisition (like Graduate to Opportunity).
Key Nova Scotia Grant Programs
- Export Development Program - Travel and marketing support
- Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) - Salary subsidy for hiring new grads
- Small Business Loan Guarantee - Capital access through credit unions
Eligibility Requirements
Commonly required:
- Registered to do business in Nova Scotia
- Good standing with Registry of Joint Stock Companies
- Permanently located in NS
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