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Small business owners in Nova Scotia often need grants to grow their small business. As such, they are in luck because the Nova Scotia government may be able to help out. You can purchase equipment, renovate your premises, or take your business to the next level of productivity thanks to small business grants.

Nova Scotia government grants are not for everyone

Eligible entrepreneurs may be able to use small business grants from the Nova Scotia or Canadian government simply by applying, but not everyone is eligible for all programs. Some grants are suited to specific industries, which some companies do not fall under, and would thus be disqualified, for example.

Call 1-866-682-2402 to learn about small business grants in Nova Scotia

In Nova Scotia, small business funding programs provide public information on what you need to include when you apply. Application cut-off dates vary from program to program, and an important deadline may be passing as you read this. The sooner you prepare your Nova Scotia small business grant application, the better your chances. (See examples of who has received Nova Scotia grants in our Nova Scotia grant section.)

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