Nova Scotia Business Grants 2026
Discover comprehensive Nova Scotia provincial funding programs, business grants, and government incentives available to entrepreneurs and companies across Nova Scotia.
The Short Answer: Nova Scotia provides hundreds of millions in provincial government grants and funding programs for startups, small businesses, and expanding enterprises in 2026.
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Nova Scotia Business Grants Comparison
3 grants found| 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.
Small Business Loan Guarantee
Financing support through credit unions to help small businesses access capital.
Graduate to Opportunity
Salary subsidy for hiring recent post-secondary graduates.
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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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