Planning New Opportunities Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Overview
Get a non-repayable contribution to help you cover the costs of being more competitive, managing transition, developing risk management strategies and responding to change.
At a glance
| Categories | grant |
|---|---|
| Funding | $15,000 (up to 75% of eligible costs) |
| Status | Accepting applications |
| Closing date | 2026-06-30 |
| Region | NS |
| Sectors | agriculture |
Eligibility and requirements
Money Maximum: $15,000 per year Funding Limits This program will cover a maximum of 75% of the eligible costs You Have a farm Are a Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in Mi'kmaw Communities Have an agri-business Use this to Access consultant services Develop process improvement plans Develop food safety plans Develop farm health & safety plans Access translation services
How it works
(Note) This program is now full. New applicants will be added to a waitlist.
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
Planning New Opportunities Program is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps agriculture teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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