Sports grants & recreation facilities grants to enhance the lives of girls and boys through physical activity and responsible sports, youth sports, wildlife sports, and community sports programs.
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International teams at research institutions for basic research and clinical studies to explore the benefits of animal therapy. Funding is intended to support studies that will impact the mental and physical health and the qu...
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 nonprofit organizations, government agencies, indigenous organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects to reduce pollution caused by recreational fishing. Eligible projects may align with one of the following pillars: ...
Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for environmental sustainability initiatives to improve ocean health. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that meet challenges faced by the marine and sailing industries...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Nova Scotia sports clubs, nonprofit community organizations, municipalities, villages, and First Nation communities for community sports programming. Applicants must contact staff at least two weeks prior to submitting an application. Funding ...
Grants of up to $2,500 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 recreati...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers 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 these...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Canada qualified donees for recreational activities benefitting children and youth. Funding is intended for programming and operational support, including Coronavirus (COVID-19) recovery efforts. Priority will be given to programs that benefi...
Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada public health official or department to recognize exceptional achievements in the advancement of recreational water safety. The award recipient will be honored for outstanding work in public health and in the safe use of water in spas...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Canada registered charities for programs to assist veterans and military families including those undergoing a transition from military to civilian careers and lifestyles. Funding is intended for efforts that directly support serving members,...
Grants of up to $40,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit community organizations in eligible areas for capital projects involving outdoor recreational facilities for public use. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible projects include playgrounds, par...
Grants of $2,500 to Canada nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to improve the lives of residents in rural communities. Organizations must be nominated by local farmers, who may consider recommendations made by local community members. In previou...
Grants to Canada individuals for recreational expeditions. Funding is intended to provide financial support for mountain climbers. Expeditions should be innovative and bold trips that will promote technical alpine and mountaineering within Canada. Trips must be organiz...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit societies, municipalities, Mi'kmaq bands, community associations and clubs, and schools for recreational and physical activities. Interested applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research and education projects with a focus on aquatic life. Eligible projects are those that enhance understanding of aquatic environments, hazards posed to coastal and ocean environments, and sport diving phys...
Grants to Nova Scotia registered organizations in eligible locations to enhance indoor and outdoor recreational facilities for the benefit of local residents. Applicants are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects th...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Nova Scotia individual sports coaches to support their work with qualifying high-performance athletes. Applications are invited from coaches whose athletes have competed at a World Junior or World Senior Championships, or who are carded by Spo...
Grants to Nova Scotia sports coaches to assist in covering the cost 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 provi...
Grants to Nova Scotia individual sports officials for costs associated with training initiatives 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. App...
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 organizations, individuals, and businesses in eligible communities to increase tourism in the local area. Funding is intended for projects and initiatives that promote the growth of competitive, high-quality attractions, destinations, products, an...
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 ac...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to increase access and participation in softball and baseball for youth. Funding is intended to support capital projects, educational activities, and softball and baseball programs for children and youth age elemen...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia municipalities, Mi'kmaq Band Councils, and community organizations to obtain professional assistance in the design, research, and planning of existing or proposed sports and recreational facilities. Funding is intended to support ...
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...
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 Canada youth and young adults for projects to benefit their local communities. Funding is intended to encourage youth and young adults to address gaps and issues within their local community by proposing solutions and raising awareness. Applicants may apply f...
Grants of up to $600 to Canada organizations to offset the costs of enrolling children in sports programs. Funding is intended to help children in low-income families participate in a wide range of athletic activities. Eligible programs are long-term programs that invo...
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...