37 Nova Scotia Sports and Recreation

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to create an outdoor immersive installation in Kentucky. The applicants will receive a stipend and a construction budget. The project is intended to support proposals that provide engaging experiences with topics a...

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations and charities to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of arts, environment, leisure and recreation, climate change, emergency assistance, public...

Grants and in-kind support to Canada Indigenous groups for youth-led programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives that promote youth leadership and cultural programming, encourage intergenerational activities, offer recreational opportuniti...

Sponsorships to Canada organizations to support communities throughout the country. The goal of the program is to support activities that focus on youth and that leverage technology in the areas of health, education, and the environment. Current sponsorships also inclu...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International bass fishing organizations and groups for conservation projects. Funding is intended to engage youth in projects that benefit fisheries. Eligible activities include protecting and enhancing fish habitats, boater and angler acces...

Grants to Canada local, regional, municipal, and Indigenous governments and nonprofit organizations for projects to encourage alternate modes of transportation. Funding is intended for capital projects that support moving away from vehicle transportation and engaging m...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nova Scotia sports clubs, nonprofit community organizations, municipalities, villages, and First Nations for community sports programming. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the creation o...

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Eligible projects include community hall renovations, playground development, and sports f...

Grants of $2,500, grants of $5,000, and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International early-career sports photographers to support career growth. In addition to funds, grant recipients will benefit from professional development opportunities, participate in a photo...

Grants to Canada qualified donees for recreational activities benefitting children and youth. Funding is intended for programming and operational support. These grants are intended to support help organizations that provide programming for youth with disabilities betwe...

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit community organizations in eligible locations for the maintenance, construction, promotion, and planning of recreational trails for public use. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Requests may be submitted for both m...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research projects related to the reduction of performance-enhancing drug use. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. The purpose of the funding is to address the root causes and prevent the use of the...

Grants or in-kind support of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle off-road riding. Funding is available to organizations working to preserve trail access, protect the environment, an...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scientists at universities and laboratories for training and research. The purpose of this program is to contribute to the battle against the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. Fellows gain practical knowledge fr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects related to boating and the environment. Funding is intended for projects that promote water safety, develop economical personal safety equipment, and minimize the deleterious effects boating ...

Grants to USA and Canada organizations, IHEs, and businesses for sports-related research and development projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health, safety, and education. Eligible projects generally address one or...

Grants to Canada qualified donees for a range of activities related to amateur ice hockey and to engage youth in a variety of amateur sports. Funding is intended to support registered amateur athletic associations, all facets of amateur ice hockey within the country on...

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for fitness research. Funding is intended for Master's or Doctoral students conducting research in the area of physical strength and conditioning. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to su...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for research related to athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for Doctoral students conducting research in the ar...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for young researchers en...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for senior investigators who ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for directed research related to fitness and athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of funding is to encourage and support fi...

In-kind donations of professional development courses to USA, Canada, and International fitness professionals. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of funding is to enable and encourage talented fitness professio...

Grants to Nova Scotia sports coaches to assist in covering the costs of training initiatives and certifications. Applications will be evaluated based on the quality of the initiative and the coach’s ability to assist coaches and athletes at all levels within the prov...

Grants to Nova Scotia individual sports officials for costs associated with training programs and certifications. Applicants will be evaluated based on the coach's ability to assist provincial sports systems at all levels, and on the quality of their initiative. Applic...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for public welfare activities. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that address social needs across the globe. Requests will be accepted for activities in the areas of education, arts and cu...

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support a broad range of community-oriented recreational opportunities. Funding is available for new recreational initiatives, operating support, programming support, and event hosting. Eligible act...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, municipalities, public schools, and American Indian Tribes to increase access to and participation in softball and baseball for youth. Funding is intended to support capital projects, educational activities, and s...

Grants to Nova Scotia Provincial Sport Organizations and qualifying nonprofit organizations to bring sporting events to the province. The purpose of the program is to promote and enhance the profile of sports in Nova Scotia. Funding may be requested for championships, ...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers to complete a short-term research project addressing anti-doping and other performance-enhancing substances. If required for the project, applicants must have IRB approval prior to applying. Projects...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to promote economic opportunities for Black youth and young adults. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts and program support. Applicants should provide mentorship and professional coaching, skills training, ...

Grants to Canada registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and qualified donees for initiatives addressing inclusivity. Eligible programs focus on the following areas of interest: education and employment opportunities for underserved communities, and health and e...

Grants to Canada competitive athletes to offset the cost of training for international competitions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist athletes in high-performance sports to balance their training wit...

In-kind donations of yoga mats to Canadian certified yoga instructors and therapists to conduct yoga classes for individuals who would otherwise find it difficult to attend. The purpose of the program is to donate quantities of yoga mats to instructors who offer yoga c...

Grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools to promote physical education and activity for students. Grantee schools will form partnerships with the funding source. The purpose of the program is to help participating schools purchase gym equipment....

Grants of up to $10,000 to Canada First Nation, Métis, and Inuit communities for capital improvement programs and activities. Funding is intended for trail planning, enhancement, and maintenance. Eligible activities may also include integrating culture-specific activi...

Grants of up to $600 to USA and Canada individuals for therapy associated with grief and trauma. Applicants must have been impacted by loss, trauma, or grief associated with the following recreational activities: climbing, alpinism, or ski mountaineering. Funding is in...