Grant
Provincial
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Invest Nova Scotia Climate Adaptation Program
Invest Nova Scotia
Maximum Funding
Up to $15,000
November 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm ADT
Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
Varies
Invest Nova Scotia Climate Adaptation Program provides Up to a maximum of CAD $15,000 per business toward eligible project costs. Eligible costs are limited to third-party professional and technical services for climate science, engineering, analysis, planning and advice, plus limited materials and equipment needed to test or validate an approved climate adaptation technology or approach. Eligible project costs exclude GST/HST/PST/QST and the minimum project cost is CAD $3,000. The share of project costs covered is not stated. Paid as a claim after the project is complete and all invoices are paid; no repayment. Invest Nova Scotia's Climate Adaptation Program contributes up to $15,000 per business toward the cost of expert advice and pilot testing needed to identify and integrate climate adaptation measures. Applications are accepted November 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm ADT.
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Program Description
Invest Nova Scotia's Climate Adaptation Program contributes up to $15,000 per business toward the cost of expert advice and pilot testing needed to identify and integrate climate adaptation measures. It pays for third-party climate risk assessments, adaptation planning, engineering studies and small pilot tests, not for construction or equipment purchases. Nova Scotia registered businesses with a permanent establishment in the province and fewer than 150 full-time equivalent employees can apply. The intake runs from October 7, 2026 to November 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm ADT, and projects must be completed by March 31, 2027.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a Nova Scotia registered business in good standing, with current registration on the Registry of Joint Stock Companies
- Have a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia
- Have most of its workforce currently residing in Nova Scotia (for remote workforces, the remote employees must reside in Nova Scotia)
- Have fewer than 150 full-time equivalent employees (FTEs)
- Have no outstanding or pending claims or litigation, injunctions, judgments, orders, legal or administrative actions, or similar proceedings against the business, its principals or any related business (some exceptions may apply; contact your Regional Business Development Advisor)
- The business, its principals and any related business must not be in default of any obligations under any other financial assistance or incentive program from Invest Nova Scotia, the Province of Nova Scotia or any provincial agency (the Credit Union Small Business Loan Guarantee Program counts as provincial financial assistance)
- Businesses and their related entities may be limited to funding for one business only
- The project must be new and unique, with defined start and end dates, and not include year-over-year work
- The project must fall under one of four focus areas: climate risk assessment, investment planning and third-party technical expertise; operational and business continuity resilience; climate-resilient supply chains and critical inputs; or climate adaptation demonstration and pilot projects
- The consultant or service provider must be at arm's length from the applicant (family relationships, related-party transactions, close friendships and anyone listed on the Registry of Joint Stock Companies under the applicant company are not arm's length)
- Minimum project cost of CAD $3,000, excluding taxes, and the project must be completed by March 31, 2027
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Difficulty
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Competition
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to a maximum of CAD $15,000 per business toward eligible project costs. Eligible costs are limited to third-party professional and technical services for climate science, engineering, analysis, planning and advice, plus limited materials and equipment needed to test or validate an approved climate adaptation technology or approach. Eligible project costs exclude GST/HST/PST/QST and the minimum project cost is CAD $3,000. The share of project costs covered is not stated. Paid as a claim after the project is complete and all invoices are paid; no repayment.
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Deadline
- November 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm ADT
Program Scorecard
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Competition
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Deadline
Nov 2, 2026
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Insider TipThis program pays for the thinking, not the fix: construction, installation and equipment purchases are excluded, so scope the project as an assessment, plan, design or pilot test tied to a specific physical climate risk and a specific investment decision.
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Rejection Pitfalls 7
- Applicant type is on the ineligible list, such as franchisees, professional or personal service providers, tourism operators, associations, real estate companies or most retailers, distributors and wholesalers
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Application Steps
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Read the guidelines and check the ineligible list Confirm the business is registered and in good standing on the Registry of Joint Stock Companies, has fewer than 150 full-time equivalent employees and is not on the list of ineligible applicant types.
Required Documents 6
✓ Online application form
✓ Signed statement of work prepared by the consultant or service provider: objectives, detailed breakdown of work and deliverables, start and end dates, fee structure, currency, total cost, GST/HST/PST/QST treatment and both parties' signatures
Eligible Expenses 7
Ineligible Expenses 7
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Ineligible Organizations
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Who can apply to the Invest Nova Scotia Climate Adaptation Program?
Nova Scotia registered businesses in good standing with a permanent establishment in the province, most of their workforce living in Nova Scotia and fewer than 150 full-time equivalent employees.
How much does the Climate Adaptation Program pay per business?
Up to CAD $15,000 per business toward eligible project costs. The minimum project cost is $3,000 before tax, and you are paid by claim after the project is complete and invoices are paid.
What kinds of projects and costs does the program cover?
Third-party professional and technical services such as climate risk assessments, adaptation feasibility studies, engineering studies and continuity planning, plus limited materials and equipment for approved pilot tests. Construction and equipment purchases are excluded.
When is the deadline to apply for this intake?
Applications are due November 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm ADT. The intake opened October 7, 2026, and projects must be completed by March 31, 2027.
Which types of businesses are not eligible for this program?
The guidelines exclude franchisees, professional and personal service providers, tourism operators, associations, real estate companies, publicly funded organizations and, with some exceptions, retailers, distributors and wholesalers.
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