Funding
This page outlines the funding opportunities for forestry operations in Nova Scotia.
Low-Grade Forest Products Assistance Program
To assist landowners and contractors in harvesting stands with significant amounts of low-grade primary forest products and transporting those products to market.
Road Funding
(Closed for 2025—reopening in March 2026)
See more information on the Road Program and apply below.
Silviculture Funding
Funding is available to help woodlot owners with the cost of silviculture.
NS Timber Loan Board
Financing options as unique as your operation.
Invest Nova Scotia
Incentives, programs and services
Find eligible incentives, programs, services and contacts at Invest Nova Scotia.
Federal Government Support for forest sector employers and workers
Through this single-window pathfinding service and webpage, explore programs that provide liquidity support, assistance to workers affected by mill curtailments and closures, and programs to drive industry transformation.