Market Opportunities and Diversification Program

Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture

Overview

Get a non-repayable contribution to cover the costs of market diversification activities, website development, digital marketing, and market readiness activities.

At a glance

Categoriesgrant
Funding$75,000
StatusNot accepting applications
Closing date2026-05-31
RegionNS
Sectorsgeneral

Eligibility and requirements

Money Maximum: $75,000 over the life of the program (2023-2028) Funding limits International Market Consultants: 50% assistance up to a maximum of $10,000 Digital Marketing Activities (Local & International): 50% assistance up to a maximum of $10,000 Market Readiness (International): 25% assistance up to a maximum of $5,000  You Must correspond to one of the following: Farm Mi’kmaq conducting farming activities in Mi’kmaw Communities Agri-business Seafood business expanding in an international market Agricultural or seafood industry association Use this to Modify product and packaging to meet specific market requirements or preferences Perform marketing activities to meet changing requirements or emerging opportunities Undertake the sale of quality agricultural and seafood products, inside and outside of Nova Scotia Build capacity and other development that can help you compete in target markets

How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program

Market Opportunities and Diversification Program is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general 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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