123 Nova Scotia Community Service Grants

123 Community Services Grants for Nova Scotia

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Grants to Canada Arts Organizations, First Nations, and Presenting Organizations to Foster Pub...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations, groups, First Nations groups, and presenting organizations for projects that foster public enjoyment and appreciation of the arts. Grants fund a wide range of live events, publications, and other initiatives that build connecti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177919
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Wage Subsidies to Canada Agencies, Indigenous Communities, and Sector Organizations that Emplo...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Wage subsidies to Canada nonprofit organizations, local governments, Indigenous communities, educational institutions, and other organizations that offer outdoor jobs to local youth. Funding is intended to engage high school and post-high school youth in a variety...

GrantWatch ID#: 184125

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Evidence-Based Init...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for evidence-based initiatives to meet urgent community needs. Funding is intended to support innovative projects and interventions to address intolerance, bias, prejudice, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 221310

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Funding Source Member to Recognize Outstanding Volunt...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International funding source member to recognize outstanding volunteerism. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge and honor a service volunteer who demonstrates commitment and dedication to supporting, promoting, and growing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222907

Grants to Canada Nonprofits to Meet Community Needs While Preserving Canadian Culture

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Canada charitable organizations to meet community needs while preserving Canadian culture. Funding is intended for initiatives benefiting education, social services, health, and national concerns. The purpose of this grant program is to provide funding w...

GrantWatch ID#: 228353

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Charities for Programs that Focus on Local Communities

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International charitable organizations to recognize programs that serve local communities. Organizations are nominated by the funding source and winners will be determined by votes. Awards will recognize activities addressing education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195479

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Districts for Capital Projects Addressing He...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-bein...

GrantWatch ID#: 223879

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits and Canada Agencies to Com...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and Canada municipalities, territories, and provinces for community engagement activities that commemorate the Royal Canadian Legion's 100th anniversary. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 227781

Grants to Canada Registered Charities for Community Programs Focused on Youth and Children

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Canada registered charities for community programs focused on youth and children. Eligible initiatives demonstrate an impact on the education, nutrition, physical activity, and well-being of the targeted recipients. Funding is intended to promote healthy...

GrantWatch ID#: 228592

Grants to Canada Registered Charities, Agencies, and Indigenous Entities for Capital Projects ...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Canada registered charities, municipalities, Indigenous entities, and nonprofit organizations partnering with agencies for capital projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support qualifying projects in towns and cities with fewer t...

GrantWatch ID#: 155507

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Educational Programs to Benefit People...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome. Funding is intended to support workshops, webinars, conferences, and programs. Audiences for these programs and activities can be i...

GrantWatch ID#: 185625

Grants to Canada Districts for Projects Benefiting Seniors

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Canada districts for projects benefiting seniors. Initiatives must align with the funder's strategic goals: improving the lives of insurance plan participants and members, broadening membership, and advocating for active, healthy living f...

GrantWatch ID#: 228355

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899

Grants to Canada Nonprofits for a Broad Range of Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 05/31/26 LOI Date: 04/30/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations for a broad range of projects and programs to benefit local communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible programs may align with one of the following areas of focus: the environment...

GrantWatch ID#: 196295

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK Nonprofits for Programs that Help Local Communities

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities that expand equitable access to STEM learning, enhance community green spaces and nature, and support efforts to reduce ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212008

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Tribes, First Nations, and Organizations to Address th...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cultural resources ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178266

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Services that Support Holocaust Sur...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to provide services for elderly Holocaust survivors. Funding is intended for a range of services including socialization programs, emergency assistance, health and medical-related services, transportation, foo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209373

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Qualifying Churches and Faith-Based Organizations to ...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying churches and faith-based organizations for projects to increase access to clean water sources in needy communities. Funding is intended for projects to install filtration systems, install or repair wells, and pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 227500

Grants to Canada Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Individuals in the Music Industry

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations and registered charities for professional development activities to benefit individuals in the music industry. Funding is intended to support existing or new projects that engage music creators through educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227817

Grants to Canada First Nations and Métis Individuals for Education Expenses

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Canada First Nations and Métis individuals over the age of 18 for education-related expenses. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for Métis and First Nations people. Preference is given to former students of the Indian r...

GrantWatch ID#: 200517

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Reduce Poverty

Deadline: 06/07/26

Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160904

Grants to Canada Indigenous Individuals and Nonprofits to Promote Indigenous–Non-Indigenous ...

Deadline: 06/10/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Canada Indigenous individuals and nonprofit organizations for activities to promote understanding and acceptance between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Eligible individuals include artists, youth, educators, community leaders, Eld...

GrantWatch ID#: 212387

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, CBOs, and Businesses to Support Individuals with Parkinson's Dise...

Deadline: 06/12/26 Conference Date: 05/06/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, CBOs, and businesses for programs to improve the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended for activities within the following four focus areas: exercise, education, community support, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220721

Grants to Nova Scotia Sports Clubs, Nonprofits, and Municipalities for Community Sports Progra...

Deadline: 06/15/26

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 creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 171965

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Enterprises in Recognition of Outstand...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and enterprises in recognition of exceptional sustainability projects. Funding areas of interest include food, health, energy, water, climate action, and global high schools. Eligible applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 203910

Grants to USA and Canada Home Service Companies to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 06/24/26 LOI Date: 06/11/26

Grants to USA and Canada companies in the home service sector for business development assistance. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow home service providers to achieve their professional goals and to la...

GrantWatch ID#: 208880

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects and Programs That Advance Gir...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for work in developing countries that furthers education and empowerment for girls and young women. The purpose of the program is to support both academics and personal development. Funding is availa...

GrantWatch ID#: 161907

Sponsorships to Canada Organizations to Support Communities Throughout the Country

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200392

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Improve Food-Relate...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International qualifying nonprofit organizations and registered charities to improve food-related services that benefit underserved communities. Funding is intended for the acquisition, transportation, and installatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 205030

Grants to Nova Scotia Farms, Community Pastures, and Mi'kmaq to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Nova Scotia farms, community pastures, and Mi'kmaq to strengthen capacity and advance disaster preparedness. First-time applicants must submit a registration form prior to applying. Funding is intended to ena...

GrantWatch ID#: 220681

Grants and In-Kind Support to Canada Registered Charities for Projects to Benefit Local Commun...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $3,000 and in-kind support to Canada emerging registered charities for projects to benefit local communities. Requests will be accepted from early-stage community-based organizations working to create an environmental or social impact. In addition to a c...

GrantWatch ID#: 221382

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research on Educational Inequity

Deadline: 07/01/26 LOI Date: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars affiliated with nonprofit organizations and IHEs for research to advance educational equity. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Projects may f...

GrantWatch ID#: 193323

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits to Maintain Therapeutic Gardens

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, community centers, schools, rehab facilities, and public gardens to maintain therapeutic gardens. Eligible applicants employ a registered horticulture therapist to oversee therapeutic programs, including gardening,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228443

Grants to Canada Registered Charities, Municipalities, Educational Institutions, and Indigeno...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Canada registered charities, educational institutions, municipalities, and Indigenous groups to support environmental projects. Special consideration is given to green space initiatives and environmental education. Eligible project categ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181113

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Social Welfare Pro...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support of software and related services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that work to address social problems in local disadvantaged communities. By providing funding and technology solutions, these org...

GrantWatch ID#: 204419

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Healthcare Organizations and Pathologists for Patholo...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International healthcare organizations and pathologists for pathology service initiatives. Funding is intended for applicants that serve under-resourced areas. Focus areas may include public education, service activities...

GrantWatch ID#: 227006

Grants to Canada Organizations for Community Projects and to Improve Healthcare

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Canada organizations for community projects and to improve healthcare. Funding is intended to support initiatives that align with the following focus areas: health concerns, culture, arts, environment, science, education, social, and humanitarian. Priori...

GrantWatch ID#: 225563

In-Kind Support of Computer Equipment to USA, Canada, and International Charities, Nonprofits,...

Deadline: 08/01/26

In-kind support of computer equipment to USA, Canada, and International charities, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. This program is intended to ensure that electronics are recycled and given to charities and institutions that can use them to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223295

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Jewish Women and...

Deadline: 08/05/26 LOI Date: 05/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the lives and status of Jewish women and girls. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operational support as well as f...

GrantWatch ID#: 181273

Grants to Nova Scotia Community Groups, Nonprofits, and Charities for Mental Health Projects

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Nova Scotia community groups, nonprofit organizations, and charities for mental health projects that benefit residents. Funding is intended for community-based projects that provide support and services for mental health and addiction tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 143926

Award to a USA or Canada Early-Career Psychiatrist in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada early-career psychiatrist in recognition of outstanding contributions to geriatric psychiatry. The purpose of the award is to honor a psychiatrist who, in their position as an assistant professor, has demonstrated exceptional res...

GrantWatch ID#: 221757

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Reduce the Use of Performance-Enha...

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/01/26

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 knowled...

GrantWatch ID#: 195007

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits for Law-Related Projects and Services

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations to provide legal information and services to the public. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support legal education and research, legal aid, public access to the la...

GrantWatch ID#: 173298

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofit CBOs to Improve Public Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit community-based organizations in eligible areas for capital projects involving outdoor recreational facilities for public use. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for facilitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 179251

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, and Universities to...

Deadline: 09/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and universities to participate in a competition to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Eligible individuals are between the ages of 18 and 35. Contest categories include climate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227354

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Businesses, and Schools to Create and Exhibit Ukrainian-T...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, businesses, and educational institutions to create and exhibit visual artwork that includes Ukrainian content. Funding is intended to support not-for-profit exhibitions open to the public, profe...

GrantWatch ID#: 193586

Grants to Canada Individuals for Ukrainian-Themed Programs that Foster Local Pride

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada individuals to support programs with Ukrainian themes and content. Funding is intended for national initiatives in the areas of research, collaboration, and digital infrastructure and emerging technologies. Requests will be accepted from qualifie...

GrantWatch ID#: 193587

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Collectives, Businesses, and Groups for Ukrainian-Themed Projects...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, collectives, businesses, and groups to provide national-level projects that have Ukrainian cultural themes and content. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that advance and promote the Ukranian community throu...

GrantWatch ID#: 193588

Grants to Canada Nonprofits to Hold Festivals with Ukrainian Canadian Themes in Local Communit...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations to hold festivals with a Ukrainian Canadian theme in communities throughout the country. Qualifying festivals must attract the general public, contribute to the development of Ukrainian Canadian arts and culture, and cultiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 193593