Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program

For Nova Scotia farms looking to reduce environmental impact while strengthening long-term resilience, the Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program offers targeted support for practical, on-farm improvements. Climate pressures, rising input costs, and sustainability expectations are pushing many producers to rethink how they manage land, nutrients, and emissions. This program helps make those changes more affordable by sharing the cost of adopting proven practices that improve environmental performance.

Delivered by the Government of Nova Scotia’s Department of Agriculture, the program focuses on accelerating the use of priority beneficial management practices across the agriculture and agri-food sector. Funding support of up to around $10,000 is available to cover a portion of eligible project expenses, making it easier for small and medium-sized farm operations to invest in upgrades that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, manage environmental risk, and adapt to changing climate conditions. These projects are typically tied to soil health, resource efficiency, and other sustainability-focused improvements that deliver both environmental and operational benefits.

The Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program is aimed at active agricultural operations in Nova Scotia that meet certain requirements and are ready to take meaningful steps toward more sustainable farming. For producers considering environmental upgrades but unsure how the program fits their operation, reviewing the full details through GrantHub can help clarify whether this funding aligns with their plans and timing.