Wine and Grape Industry Development Program
The Wine and Grape Industry Development program supports the environmental, economic and social sustainability of Nova Scotia's wine industry. The program helps grape growers and wineries prepare for climate change and supports marketing and training activities.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be a grape grower, Nova Scotia certified farm winery, small farm winery or agriculture industry association.
For farm wineries and grape growers, you need to:
- be currently registered under the Farm Registration Act
- be at least 19 years old and actively farming in the program year
- have a minimum of 2 acres of wine grapes in production and have a contract for sale of grapes or proof of grape sales to a Nova Scotia winery
For agriculture industry associations, you need to:
- demonstrate non-profit status
- represent identifiable Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food products
Refer to the Program Guidelines for detailed eligibility.
Deadline or important dates
Program opening: 8 July 2025
Application deadline: 8 August 2025
Claim deadline: 28 February 2026
How to apply
Applications are closed.
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