COVID-19: Agriculture Response Program

This program is designed to help Nova Scotia’s agriculture industry mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry’s competitiveness, productivity and profitability.

There are four streams for funding under the COVID-19 Response and Mitigation Program. The funding doesn’t need to be repaid:

Stream 1: COVID-19 Mitigation and Adaptation for Health Protocol:

Applicants are eligible for 75% funding assistance on total eligible project costs to a maximum of $50,000 per program year, to help applicants comply with recommended health protocols.

Stream 2: COVID-19 Marketing, Product Movement and Distribution

Agriculture companies and registered Nova Scotia farms as applicants are eligible for 50% funding assistance on total eligible project costs to a maximum of $20,000 per project.

Stream 3: COVID-19 Strategic Projects

Initiatives at a sector or industry level will be reviewed for funding on an individual basis. If they’re deemed to meet the objectives of the Program, they will be assessed on an individual merit, impact and reach basis.

Stream 4: COVID-19 Abattoir Efficiency and Development

Applicants are eligible for 75% funding assistance on total eligible project costs to a maximum of $50,000 per program year.

Additional information, such as eligibility, how to apply and the application form, can be found here.