Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Organizational Capacity Building Program

The Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Organizational Capacity Building Program supports organizations representing underrepresented and underserved groups to create or finding pathways to food growing, while working towards removing the systemic barriers that prevent members of underrepresented and underserved communities from fully participating in the food and agriculture sectors.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must be an agricultural industry association, a non-profit organization representing, led by, or demonstrating an authentic relationship with underrepresented and underserved communities, or a Nova Scotia post-secondary institution.

Deadline or important dates

Program opening: 1 April 2026
Application deadline: 31 July 2026
Claim deadline: 28 February 2027

How to apply

Submit a complete application by the application deadline listed.

Contact

Department of Agriculture
Programs Division
74 Research Drive
Bible Hill, NS B6L 2R2

Phone: 902-893-6377
Toll-free: 1-866-844-4276
prm@novascotia.ca

Downloads

Program Guidelines
Program Application
Program Funding Registration Form - Industry Organization Applicants