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Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Economic Development
Community Economic Development Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Odds
Not published
Effort
1–3 weeks
Can you get this?
✓For public-benefit organizations, not private shareholders
✕For-profit businesses are not eligible
✓Projects must improve Nova Scotia competitiveness
✓Projects must demonstrate partnerships with others
✓Projects must show long-term sector benefits
Your real odds
The program is closed right now, with no new intake period announced.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until funds run out, at which point the program closes. As of July 2026, the program page confirms applications are closed and gives no indication of when, or whether, another round will open.
What it takes
Review the Application Guide and prepare your project proposal, budget, and partnership documentation1–3 weeks
Complete and submit the application form with all supporting documents by mail, fax, or email1–2 days
Wait for confirmation of receipt and board assessment10–12 weeks
Worth knowing
The evaluation criteria explicitly require demonstrated partnerships with private sector, academic, or non-profit organizations, so arriving without one will likely disqualify you before reviewers weigh anything else.
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