Funding, Grants and Incentives
There are many private and public options to support your business in East Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada.
East Hants Economic & Business Development team stays informed on financing opportunities, loans, programs and other ways for businesses to fund capital ventures, hire employees, or develop new markets for your products or services.
Contact us to discuss your needs, so we can point you in the right direction of funding programs and make connections with financial representatives.
If you are looking for funding specific to needs brought on by COVID-19, please see the Programs & Support page on our COVID-19 Resources Hub for Businesses.
Agriculture
Business Development and Capacity Building
Access Nova Scotia – What about Funding?
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Banks and Credit Unions Serving East Hants (contact us for more info)
Canada Small Business Financing Program
Government of Canada – Financing your business
Local Investors (contact us for more info)
Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI)
NRC Industrial Research Assistance
Small Business Loan Guarantee Program
Communities, Culture and Heritage
Festivals and Events
Festival and Community Event Development
Film, Television and Digital
Eastlink TV Independent Production Fund
Nova Scotia Film & Television Production Incentive Fund
Screenwriters Development Fund
The Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
The Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)