Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Loan Description:This program was developed to support cattle and sheep farmers where there is a proven plan for the expansion of livestock to implement long-term viability of their operation. The Farm Loan Board offers flexible lending terms including payment deferrals that will complement the Nova Scotia Cattle and Sheep Industry…
Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Loan Description:The Wild Blueberry Business Enhancement program aims to increase wild blueberry production in Nova Scotia through efficiencies and land expansion by providing lending options for equipment, purchase and improvement of existing land, and new site development. Comments on Funding:The applicant will pay interest and other fees, if applicable. …
Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Wage subsidy Description:SKILL helps registered charities and societies offer summer jobs to post-secondary students. Eligible employers can hire students for terms of 8-14 weeks in the summer and receive a subsidy. Comments on Funding:Funding is in the form of a wage subsidy of $9.10 per hour ($10.10 if the student…
Amount:$1,500.00 Type of Program:Grants Description:The Fisheries and Aquaculture Student Bursary Program aims to help Nova Scotia fill the labor gap for aquaculture, seafood buying, seafood processing and seafood harvesting facilities. The program also introduces aquaculture and seafood sector as viable career options.Comments on Funding:Maximum financial assistance through this program is $1,500 per program year. Students…
Amount:$10,000.00 Type of Program:Grants Description:The Marine Debris Clean-Up program provides financial support to remove debris from Nova Scotia’s oceans and shorelines.Comments on Funding:Funding for stream 1 (Shoreline Clean-Up) is up to 60% of project costs up to a maximum of $5,000. Funding for stream 2 (Ocean Clean-Up) is up to 20% of project costs up…
