Disaster Financial Assistance for Small Businesses
Nova Scotia’s Disaster Financial Assistance programs are designed to help municipalities,
small businesses, not-for-profit groups and Nova Scotians get back on their feet after a
major storm or natural disaster.
This program helps those whose losses aren’t covered by insurance. This can include
structural damage to homes and damage to uninsurable items such as basic household
goods and appliances, including washers, dryers and furnaces. Not all disasters are
covered by private insurance. Floods and earthquakes, for example, can result in losses
an insurance company wouldn’t offer coverage for
Offered by Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Amount
Up to $200,000 in damage covered; the amount is determined based on the circumstances (uninsurable damage only)
Quick eligibility check
Who can apply
Applicants must be:
- municipalities
- individuals
- farmers
- small businesses and
- charitable or volunteer organizations
- Only uninsurable damage is eligible; for insured damage, contact your insurance broker or company to make a claim.
About the funding
Funding is up to $200,000 for repair and replacement costs.
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