Agricultural Research and Innovation Program
The Agricultural Research and Innovation Program supports applied research and innovation activities. It also supports on-farm trials that are intended to improve production, productivity, profitability, competitiveness and sustainability of Nova Scotia’s agricultural sectors.
Eligibility
Research and innovation
To be eligible, you must be a:
- Nova Scotia Post-Secondary Institution
- Agricultural Industry Association
- industry organization
- Crown Corporation
- government department
On-farm
To be eligible, you must be a:
- farm
- Agricultural Industry Association
- industry organization
Deadline or important dates
Program opening: 13 February 2026
Application deadline: 31 March 2026
Claim deadline: 28 February 2027
How to apply
Complete the Program Application Form (make sure to check the application for details on all required supporting documents). Send your completed application, supporting documents and Business Plan to the Programs Division office.
You also need to complete the Program Funding Registration Form.
Contact
Department of Agriculture
Programs Division
74 Research Drive
Bible Hill, NS B6L 2R2
Phone: 902-893-6377
Toll-free: 1-866-844-4276
Fax: 902-893-7579
prm@novascotia.ca
Downloads
Program Guidelines
Program Application
Program Funding Registration Form - Farm Applicants
Program Funding Registration Form - Industry Organization Applicants