Plant your Roots
The objective of this program is to encourage and support new ownership of commercial farms in Nova Scotia. Program funds are intended to improve the financial stability of beginning farmers in the first years of operation, based on a four-year projected calculation of eligible loan interest on new loans only. We support the development of diverse and inclusive industries. We welcome individuals from all equitydeserving communities including but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, Black and African Nova Scotians, First Nations, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized individuals, to apply to programming.
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Funding
Amount
The interest rebate provided will be determined by a calculation of the projected loan interest over four years to a maximum of $100,000.
Eligible Applicants
New Farmers (owned less than 5 yrs)
Eligible
Purposes
Encourage and support new ownership of commercial farms in Nova Scotia. Program funds are intended to improve the financial stability of beginning farmers in the first years of operation
Deadline
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