138 Nova Scotia Community Service Grants

138 Community Services Grants for Nova Scotia

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Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Research and Health Organizations, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit ...

Deadline: 07/14/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Canada nonprofit, Indigenous, and research organizations, government agencies, institutions, and IHEs for activities that benefit senior citizens. Funding is intended for projects that promote volunteerism and in which seniors lead or pl...

GrantWatch ID#: 158250
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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
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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
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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
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Scholarship to a Nova Scotia Individual to Promote Higher Education and Employment

Deadline: 07/15/26

Scholarship of $1,500 and employment opportunities to a Nova Scotia individual in eligible locations to promote higher education and employment. Funding is intended to provide work opportunities and educational funding to individuals who are underrepresented in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 229461

Grants to Nova Scotia Fire Departments and Emergency Responder Organizations for Equipment Pur...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Nova Scotia fire departments and HAZMAT, search and rescue, and first responder organizations for equipment purchases and upgrades. Funding will support equipment to be used in response to an emergency or fire situation, including but not limited to PPE ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143643

Grants to Canada Indigenous Youth-Led Groups for Projects that Benefit Indigenous Youth

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Canada grassroots Indigenous youth councils and groups for community activities and programs. Funding is intended to develop projects that will positively impact the community and enhance the health, wellness, resiliency, and involvement...

GrantWatch ID#: 189481

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs to Promote Wellness

Deadline: 07/31/26 LOI Date: 07/24/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote mental, physical, and social wellness. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for a range of activities th...

GrantWatch ID#: 202981

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

Deadline: 07/31/26

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

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 Cybersecurity Improvements

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for public interest cybersecurity improvements. Funding is intended for maintaining critical cybersecurity infrastructure, increasing Internet safety for high-risk communities, and delivering measura...

GrantWatch ID#: 230644

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Environmental and...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals and teams for projects addressing challenges affecting society and the environment. Funding is intended for innovative solutions to concerns regarding community activation, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 210346

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Address Wildfire Challenges

Deadline: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 07/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals and teams at nonprofits, government agencies, IHEs, and for-profits in eligible regions to enter a competition related to wildfire issues. Initial requirements must be met before submitting final deliverab...

GrantWatch ID#: 230031

Grants to Nova Scotia Community Groups and Nonprofits 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

Grants to Canada Registered Charities for Programs and Projects to Support Family Caregivers

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Canada registered charities for programs and projects that benefit family caregivers. Funding is intended for activities that support research and solutions to address the challenges faced by individuals providing unpaid support to a loved one. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209368

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and Canada qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives to meet the needs of individuals with low food security. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support organizations that increase acces...

GrantWatch ID#: 216754

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

Deadline: 08/15/26

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

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

Grants to Canada Post-Secondary Schools to Improve Educational Outcomes for Students

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Canada post-secondary schools to improve educational outcomes for students. Funding is intended for existing or new programs, initiatives, and services that enhance students' school experience. Eligible focus areas include facilitating savings plans for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212007

Opportunity for International Entrepreneurs for Social and Environmental Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...

GrantWatch ID#: 215166

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Youth Movements to Support Jewish Youth

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, youth movements, and social entrepreneurs to support Jewish teenagers and young adults. Funding is intended to support new and existing programs to encourage religious engagement after young adults leave home. The go...

GrantWatch ID#: 231010

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 USA, Canada, and International Travel Nonprofits for Global Community Enhancement

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229954

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

Deadline: 09/06/26

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

Deadline: 09/09/26

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 Charities for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Canada charities for projects and programs to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, programs, and activities that align with the eligible areas of focus, including educational advancement, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 230453

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 Nova Scotia Municipalities and CBOs to Plan Sports and Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia municipalities, Mi'kmaq Band Councils, schools, and community organizations to obtain professional assistance in the design, research, and planning of existing or proposed sports and recreational facilities. The goal of the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 182403

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Promote Renewable Energy

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects that promote renewable energy. Funding is intended to support socially responsible, community-based nonprofits that are developing a renewable energy project. The mission of the Foundati...

GrantWatch ID#: 192527

Sponsorships to Canada Organizations to Support Communities Throughout the Country

Deadline: 09/30/26

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: 09/30/26

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 Canada Nonprofits to Meet Community Needs While Preserving Canadian Culture

Deadline: 09/30/26

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

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

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 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

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Artist Collectives, Businesses, and Schools for Exhibitions of th...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, artist collectives, businesses, and educational institutions for exhibitions associated with the history and culture of the Ukrainian Canadian community. Funding is intended to support public exhibits of museum ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193597

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Businesses, and Educational Institutions for Ukrainian Canadian H...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, institutions, artist collectives, groups, businesses, and educational institutions for historic preservation activities relating to the Ukrainian Canadian community. Funding is intended for projects that support the docume...

GrantWatch ID#: 193600

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

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 Qualifying Churches and Faith-Based Organizations to ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

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 Registered Charities for Community Programs Focused on Youth and Children

Deadline: 10/01/26

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

Deadline: 10/14/26

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

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits and Tribes to Promote Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and Mi’kmaw communities to promote inclusion and social equity. Funding is intended to assist organizations that represent traditionally marginalized populations and celebrate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182399

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Web Design and Digital Needs

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and eligible International nonprofit organizations to address digital needs. Funding is intended to maximize impact and build brand awareness. The goal is to equip nonprofits with a customized brand presence across all digital platforms, hel...

GrantWatch ID#: 224222

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Tribes and Nonprofits for Social Action Initiatives

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico tribes, tribal, Indigenous, and First Nations organizations, and Indigenous-led nonprofit organizations for social action initiatives. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208765

Grants to Nova Scotia Fledgling Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Nova Scotia fledgling nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended to assist with costs including salaries, equipment, facilities, and communications. Eligible organizations are located in and serve re...

GrantWatch ID#: 214955