68 Nova Scotia Small Business Grants

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, nonprofits, and for-profits for research projects relating to the use of pharmaceuticals in children and pregnant women. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fund...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, for-profits, IHEs, and nonprofits for new research to develop better pharmaceuticals for children and pregnant women. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is in...

Grants to Canada independent production companies to assist in the development and planning of original content and intellectual property. Funding is intended to help companies create materials for global audiences. Preference will be given to applications that support...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia farms and agricultural for-profits for activities that enhance the sheep industry throughout the Province. Funding is intended to support projects that advance disease control and prevention, animal welfare and health, and the imp...

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada organization, business, group, or individual in recognition of an exceptional project that contributed to the public’s understanding and appreciation of history. Consideration will be given to activities such as media projects, exhi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, and government agencies to develop new drugs for animals that may be used in minor species or for minor uses in major species. Applicants are advised that the required registrations ma...

Grants of $20,000 and in-kind support of business services to USA and Canada eligible entrepreneurs and companies for mentorship and opportunities to collaborate and expand and enhance their brand. Funding is intended to transform nutrition by supporting emerging healt...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International individuals, private and public institutions, companies, clubs, schools, universities, and nonprofits for sustainable projects that demonstrate feasible solutions to environmental problems. Award categories are Fire, Water...

Grants to Canada Inuit, Metis, and First Nations artists, arts professionals, groups, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations for artistic projects and activities across a broad range of disciplines, including research, mentorships, and exhibitions. Applicants must re...

Grants to Nova Scotia businesses in the agricultural industry for support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. New applicants must complete the registration process prior to applying. Funding is intended to help mitigate the impact of the pandemic on the pr...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia farms and agriculture businesses for consultant services to help the business become more competitive on the market. Funding is intended to help businesses in the agriculture sector make sound business development choices, manage ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia farms and agriculture-based businesses for marketing activities and economic development opportunities. Funding is intended to support advertising and marketing projects that emphasize local markets. The goal of the program is to ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Nova Scotia farmers to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the workplace. Funding is intended to strengthen the safety and health of all workers, including domestic and foreign workers, by limiting the spread of COVID-19 in a...

In-kind grants of cloud computing resources to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with nonprofits, IHEs, government entities, or companies for projects that promote environmental sustainability. Funding is intended for projects that align with at lea...

Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to develop and transfer technology from colleges and universities to companies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support research ...

Award of $75,000 to a USA, Canada, or International academic or research institution, civil society, or for-profit to recognize scalable research to improve global nutrition. The prize supports scientific research focused on any area of the world, any type of food, or ...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International literary publishers and theater organizations for the translation of Canadian dramatic or literary works. Applicants must be registered in the online portal prior in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers at for-profit and nonprofit institutions for research projects on eligible skin diseases. Funding is intended for proof-of-concept experiments and preliminary research. Proposed projects should advance the understand...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with a host institution for research related to eligible skin diseases. Funding is intended for research projects addressing prevention, remission/relapse, treatment durability, and personalized medicin...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with a host institution for research addressing skin diseases. Funding is intended to help scientific discoveries transition more quickly into treatments that clearly benefit patients living with psorias...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and postdoctoral investigators for research projects addressing eligible skin diseases. Funding is intended to enable applicants to eventually compete for larger grants and to position themselv...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators to research anxiety, depression, and other affective disorders in individuals with eligible skin diseases. Funding is intended to support research on mental well-being within the skin disease community, including, ...

Award to a Canada indigenous woman to recognize outstanding leadership. The award is intended for a woman with a history of political, business, and community engagement. This award is also intended for a woman whose work has positively impacted the lives of people, bo...

Grants of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International small businesses in the brand licensing sector to mitigate the negative impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to help cover business expenses and create and maintain safe, healthy, and sust...

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and Mexico local, tribal, and state agencies, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and for-profits for projects to remove marine debris from eligible coastal regions. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several w...

Grants to Canada publishers and arts groups, collectives, and organizations to translate local works. Applicants are required to create an account in the online grants portal several weeks prior to applying. Funding is intended for the translation of theater and litera...

Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International women entrepreneurs for business development. Funding is intended to allow businesses to improve, expand, increase, and strengthen. Applicants will be subject to a public consumer vote and recipients will be expect...

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists to launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impact...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and tribal organizations for research related to AIDS and HIV. Funding is intended to support projects and studies that are multi-faceted and multi-disciplinary and that address scientific...

In-kind grants of technology services to Nova Scotia food-based businesses and farms for support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist agriculture and aquaculture businesses that are looking for a convenient way to create a comp...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International professional artists to participate in a year-long artist residency program. Funding is intended to offer artists the opportunity to focus on their art and develop professionally in a supportive atmosphere and remote location in...

Grants to Canada emerging filmmaking teams of writers, producers, and directors to support the production of short films. Eligible projects are those that will be used as a precursor to the development of a full-length feature film. Funding is intended for the producti...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, IHEs, faith-based governmental, international, and multilateral organizations for initiatives to improve the lives of people living in poverty. Required registrations must be ...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for the development, production, and post-production of Holocaust-related films. Films should have an educational value and a broad distribution potential. Proposed films will be judged on historic...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible investigators, including those experiencing hardship related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, for research related to skin diseases. Funding is intended for research proposals that were submitted but unfunded for...

Grants to Canada organizations and professional associations to benefit the book industry throughout the country. Funding is intended to support projects designed to benefit the structure and efficiency of the industry. Eligible projects areas include professional deve...

Grants to Nova Scotia individual professional artists for the creation and presentation of artistic work, as well as professional development opportunities. Funding is intended to assist practicing artists working in any discipline, including fine crafts, literary, vis...

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, businesses, educational institutions, and municipalities for community activities celebrating Canadian national holidays. Funding is intended to encourage appreciation of Canada's linguistic, ethnic, cultural, and geographic di...

Grants to eligible Canada IHEs for innovative short-term projects that investigate problems in a wide range of fields. The purpose of the program is to partner companies with institutions in order to foster studies that address current issues facing their industry.

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies to honor veterans of the military. Funding will support commemorative events as well as the development of commemorative learning materials. All p...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations for initiatives that address important social issues at the national or global level. Funding is intended to support efforts that aim to improve the lives of individuals through innovative ...

Grants to Canada small and mid-sized commercial enterprises to develop technologies that promote environmental sustainability while yielding positive economic benefits. Applications are invited for pre-commercial projects that address at least one of the following area...

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and for-profit organizations to collaborate with universities for research projects in any sector. Applicants must consult staff before applying. The purpose of this program is to solve research challenges by engaging academic e...

Grants to Canada for-profit organizations, co-operatives, IHEs, and research institutions in eligible provinces to increase economic growth and commercial success. Funding is intended to support the development and marketing of innovative services and products. Eligibl...

Financial assistance to New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island eligible businesses and nonprofit organizations seeking to expand or improve their operations. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. The ...

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to develop the tourist trade and advance local businesses. Some applicants are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support operating, programming, promotional, a...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and international nonprofit organizations and businesses to utilize an online crowdfunding platform to raise money for programs, events, products, and charities. Individuals who would like to use this platform must contact a nonprofit or bu...

Grants to Nova Scotia registered cultural businesses, not-for-profits and social enterprises to promote the market competitiveness and export potential of arts, crafts, and design products. Applicants must discuss the proposed project with program staff prior to applyi...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Canada Metis, First Nations, and Inuit artists, arts professionals, artists groups, collectives, and organizations for travel related to professional development. Applicants must create an account and submit a profile prior to applying. Fundi...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations and eligible artists for professional and career development activities. Applicants must register a minimum of 30 days prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding may be used for production materi...