Grant · not repaid

Self-Employment Program (Nova Scotia)

Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia · Nova Scotia

OpenGeneral
Funding
See details
Amount not published — check the official page
Deadline
Ongoing
Open, accepted on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline).
Type
Grant · not repaid
Company stage
Early Stage / Startup

Overview

Provides financial and business assistance to individuals receiving employment insurance benefits in Nova Scotia to develop a business plan and start their own business or create their own job.

Who can apply

Unemployed workers in Nova Scotia who are receiving employment insurance benefits and want to develop a business plan and start their own business or create their own job.

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What it can pay for

Advisory

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 Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.