What is ACOA (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)?
ACOA (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) is delivered by ACOA as a contribution. Funding reaches $10,000–$5M+. This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | $10,000–$5M+ |
|---|---|
| Cost share | 25–50% |
| Level | Federal |
| Program type | Contribution |
| Delivered by | ACOA |
| Available in | NB, NS, PE, NL |
| Intake status | Open - contact your nearest ACOA office; page lists no fixed deadline |
| Last verified | 2026-10-19 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: All Atlantic sectors
- Eligible activities: Business development, innovation, exports, workforce, community economic development
Watch out for
Non-Atlantic provinces; non-incorporated
Deadlines & how to apply
Business Development Program: interest-free, unsecured repayable funding for up to half of capital to start or expand; growth activities (training, efficiency studies, marketing, productivity, quality assurance) up to 75% of costs. Start by contacting your nearest ACOA office (1-833-514-3568, Mon-Thu 8:30-4:00, Fri 8:30-12:00 AT) or acn-rca@acoa-apeca.gc.ca. Official page does not state intake status.
How NorthGrants helps with ACOA (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
Most business owners read about ACOA (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building a complete application that answers what the program asks for.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.