🏠 | Nova Scotia | On-farm Electrical Preparedness Program

On-farm Electrical Preparedness Program

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By Maurice | May 1, 2025

Amount:

$50,000

Type:

Grant

Description:

The On-farm Electrical Preparedness Program helps farms buy a backup generator and battery storage to support business continuity and preparedness for adverse weather.

Comments on Funding:

Applicants can apply for a maximum of 60% funding assistance on total eligible project costs.
Assistance for the purchase of one (1) generator will be considered per farm registrant for farm
use ONLY.

Deadline:

Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:

1. farm or
a. be currently and properly registered in the correct income category under the Farm Registration Act
b. have generated an annual eligible gross commodity income of at least $10,000
c. be at least 19 years old and actively farming in the program year
2. Mi’kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi’kmaw community.

Application Steps:

Applicants must

1. Submit a complete application by the deadline
2. Eligible project expenses will be recognized within the Activity Period stated in the table
below. Please refrain from making purchases before receiving a Letter of Agreement
(LOA) from the Program’s Office.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit a Program Funding Registration Form

Web Page:

https://novascotia.ca/programs/on-farm-electrical-preparedness/
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Maurice
Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Atlantic Canada to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.