Advancing Clean Technologies
The Farm Loan Board is supporting the Advancing Clean Technologies for Nova Scotia program delivered by the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture. This program supports the adoption of clean technologies for Nova Scotia farms and agribusinesses to mitigate the effects of climate change. We will provide lending options that complement these projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, promote sustainable and clean growth, and increase value-added agricultural production.
Offered by Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board (NSFLB)
Amount
0.50% interest-rate reduction on the entirety of the loan for eligible projects
Quick eligibility check
Who can apply
- Applicant must be eligible and approved for funding under the Advancing Clean Technologies for Nova Scotia program.
- Funding received from the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture is to be assigned to the Farm Loan Board.
- Must be eligible for FLB financing and satisfying all other lending criteria.
About the funding
Successful loan applicants will be eligible for a 0.50% interest-rate reduction on the entirety of the loan for eligible projects.*
- Farm Heating, Cooling and Energy Systems
- Alternative / Efficient Energy Installations
- Byproduct Waste Reduction or Adding Value to Byproducts
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