Nova Scotia has made a serious investment in supporting its farming community, offering dozens of grant programs in 2025. Whether you’re looking to reduce your energy costs, expand into new markets, adopt smart tech, or recover from a storm, there’s a funding program that fits.
At AG Business Advisory, we work with farms across Atlantic Canada to identify and secure the right funding—maximising your chances of approval while saving you time. Below is the most up-to-date list of Nova Scotia farm grants available right now.
Note: We’ve included descriptions where they add value. You can find official details or application portals by searching the program name on the official Farm Grants Canada website.
Advancing Clean Tech
Supports the adoption of clean technology that reduces emissions, improves energy use, and drives long-term sustainability.
Agricultural Research
Funds applied research and on-farm trials that enhance production, innovation, and competitiveness in Nova Scotia’s ag sectors.
Apiculture Sustainable Growth
Strengthens the beekeeping industry by funding hive health programs, pollination expansion, and new technologies.
Beneficial Management Practices (BMP)
Offers rebates and guidance to help farmers adopt sustainable, energy-efficient practices. Often includes funding for upgrades like low-draw pumps or energy-saving greenhouses.
Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change
For farms that have completed an Environmental Farm Plan (EFP), this program helps implement on-farm changes to improve soil, water, and carbon outcomes.
Farm Emergency Response
One-time funding for farms impacted by events like Hurricane Fiona. Covers losses due to infrastructure damage, livestock loss, or power outages.
Fishers and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency
While not exclusive to farmers, this program supports rural producers who work in mixed farming and aquaculture, helping them improve energy efficiency.
Get Growing
For small farms generating under $30,000 annually. Helps fund greenhouses, irrigation, fencing, and other infrastructure that scales up production.
Limestone Trucking Assistance
Helps farms cover the high cost of limestone delivery, improving soil health and levelling the playing field for remote producers.
Market Opportunities and Diversification
Supports efforts to expand into new local and export markets. Funding can be used for packaging redesigns, marketing campaigns, or adapting products for new buyers.
NS Beef Abattoir and Processing
Focused on processors, this grant supports infrastructure improvements for abattoirs and beef value chains. Farmers may benefit indirectly through improved access and capacity.
On-Farm Electrical Preparedness
Funds the purchase of backup generators and battery storage to protect farms from grid failure, especially during storms or heat waves.
On-Farm Technology Adoption
Offers cost-share funding for modern tools like automated sorters, irrigation sensors, and yield mapping tech.
On-Farm Climate Action
Provides funding to help reduce emissions through practices like cover cropping, rotational grazing, and efficient manure management.
Planning New Opportunities
Helps farmers build transition plans, manage risk, or pivot their business with the help of professional advisory services.
Plant Your Roots
New and young farm owners can receive interest relief on their loans during the first four years of operation.
Value-Adding Equipment
Supports processors and food businesses purchasing equipment that increases the value of locally grown products.
Wild Blueberry and Apple Harvest Support
Helps producers in these sectors modernise harvesting equipment, improving efficiency and reducing labour challenges.
Q: What farm grants are available in Nova Scotia in 2025?
A: Nova Scotia offers grants for clean tech, climate-smart farming, young producers, infrastructure upgrades, and market expansion, available through over 18 current programs.
If one or more of these programs fit your farm goals, don’t wait. Some are first-come, first-served. Others require paperwork like a business plan, financial records, or quotes.
You can start here:
Visit the Official Farm Grants Canada website
Or if you’d rather not go it alone, we’ll walk you through eligibility, strategy, and application from start to finish.
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