Loan · repayable

Fishing Licence Loan Program

Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture · Nova Scotia

OpenAgri-Food
Funding
95% of costs
Covers 95% of eligible costs, no stated dollar cap
Deadline
Ongoing
Open, accepted on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline).
Type
Loan · repayable
Covers up to 95% of eligible costs
Company stage
SME, Early Stage / Startup

Overview

Loan to cover the cost of a licence, or a licence and associated gear, to help businesses enter or re-enter the fishing industry, or to diversify into new species in Nova Scotia.

Who can apply

Not specified on listing - verify on program website (intended for businesses entering, re-entering, or diversifying within the Nova Scotia fishing industry)

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What it can pay for

Capital / EquipmentBusiness Expansion

Past recipients

No public list of past recipients is linked for this program yet.

Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

Official program page →

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Last checked by SeedPort: Oct 15, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.