Nova Scotia Opens $15,000 Climate Adaptation Grants for Small Businesses
Nova Scotia-based businesses with fewer than 150 employees can access up to $15,000 to fund climate risk assessments, planning, and pilot projects. Deadline is November 2, 2026.
Govgrant newsroomOctober 12, 2026 · 2 min read
- Funding
- Up to $15,000 per business
- Who can apply
- Nova Scotia registered businesses with permanent establishment, fewer than 150 FTE employees
- Eligible costs
- Third-party climate risk assessments, adaptation planning, engineering studies, pilot testing
- Deadline
- November 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm ADT
- Project completion
- Must be completed by March 31, 2027
- Delivered by
- Invest Nova Scotia
What was announced
Invest Nova Scotia has opened its Climate Adaptation Program, offering grants to help businesses identify and test climate adaptation measures. The program provides up to $15,000 per business to cover the cost of expert advice and pilot projects needed to assess climate risks and plan adaptation strategies. The funding is available as a reimbursement after projects are completed and invoices are paid.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are Nova Scotia registered businesses in good standing with a permanent establishment in the province. The business must have fewer than 150 full-time equivalent employees and most of its workforce currently residing in Nova Scotia. Remote employees must also reside in the province to qualify.
Applicants must have no outstanding claims, litigation, or defaults under other provincial financial assistance programs. Franchisees, professional and personal service providers, tourism operators, associations, real estate companies, and most retailers, distributors and wholesalers are not eligible.
What the program funds
The grant covers third-party professional and technical services such as climate risk assessments, adaptation planning, engineering studies, and business continuity planning. Limited materials and equipment needed to test or validate climate adaptation technologies are also eligible. The minimum project cost is $3,000 before taxes.
Construction, equipment purchases, and year-over-year operational work are excluded. The consultant or service provider must be at arm's length from the applicant, meaning no family relationships, related-party transactions, or close business affiliations.
Key dates and next steps
The intake period runs from October 7, 2026 to November 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm ADT. All projects must be completed by March 31, 2027. Applications are submitted online and reviewed based on defined criteria. Businesses should confirm their eligibility and prepare a detailed statement of work from their consultant or service provider before applying.
- Deadline: November 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm ADT
- Intake opened: October 7, 2026
- Project completion deadline: March 31, 2027
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum project cost?
The minimum project cost is $3,000 before taxes. The program will reimburse up to $15,000 in eligible costs after the project is complete and all invoices have been paid.
Can remote employees be part of my workforce?
Yes, but remote employees must reside in Nova Scotia to meet eligibility requirements. Most of the business's workforce must currently be living in the province.
What types of businesses are excluded?
Franchisees, professional and personal service providers, tourism operators, associations, real estate companies, publicly funded organizations, and most retailers, distributors and wholesalers are not eligible. Consult the official guidelines for the complete list of ineligible business types.
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