54 Nova Scotia Community Economic Development Grants

Grants to USA, Canada, and International non-governmental organizations, including independent media and civic organizations and associations, working to further democratic goals worldwide. Funding is intended to promote human rights, support freedom of information, an...

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impact ar...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals to recognize their dedication to ending extreme poverty through creative projects. Funding is intended to assist individuals in their local and global efforts to bring system-wide change that will improve lives and m...

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for events that promote local tourism and economic development. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for operating, programming, promotional, and marketing e...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, NGOs, universities, and social enterprises to collaborate with governments to address urgent digital needs. Successful applicants will be featured in a catalog in order to be matched...

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 award...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to introduce financial system reform in underserved and underrepresented communities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to gain access to the application. Funding is intended for initiatives tha...

Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to develop and transfer technology from colleges and universities to companies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support research ...

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for projects to benefit local communities where the funding source has a presence. Eligible organizations are aligned with one of the following areas of interest: local community, water, and food. Funding is intended to address is...

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact fa...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of environmental and community programs and projects. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects in many ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities through the maintenance and enhancement of outdoor environments and spaces. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, community gardens, landscaping, tree-planting, a...

Grants to Canada territories and provinces, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and Indigenous agencies and organizations for projects to mitigate the impact of climate-related risks and disasters due to climate change. Eligible projects include those that construc...

Grants of up to $5,000 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, environment, women, publi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to promote health and strengthen communities. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities related to the following areas of interest: education, health and healthcare, economic stability, neighbor...

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 to support programs with Ukrainian themes and content that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for initiatives including, but not limited to concerts, festivals, and community development projects that promote community pride at a ...

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations to provide local residents with programs having Ukrainian themes and content. Funding is intended to support festivals, concerts, and community development projects that foster community pride. Requests will be accepted from pro...

Grants to Canada individuals for community-based development projects that support the Ukrainian Canadian community across the country. Funding is intended to support a range of expenses, including but not limited to professional fees, travel, communication costs. Proj...

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations for activities that support the Ukrainian Canadian community. Funding is intended to assist with community-based development programs and projects of Ukrainian Canadian nonprofits, as well as operational expenses and programming...

Grants to Canada individuals for activities to commemorate Ukrainian Canadian military veterans of the two World Wars. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects in the fields of education, the arts, heritage, and community development. Examples of eligibl...

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations for a wide range of activities to commemorate Ukrainian Canadian military veterans of the two World Wars. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of heritage, education, the arts, and community development. Examples...

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations to increase market competitiveness in the music sector. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to help music producers and promoters strengthen their industry and make a lasting c...

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 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for initiatives that promote global health. Funding is intended for programs that generate policy change and shine a light on critical issues. Areas of interest include but are not limited to, nutrition, agricultur...

Grants to Canada registered charities for programs that address poverty through policy development, leadership development, and the strengthening of connections between civic communities. The Foundation's mission is to create a country in which the economic and social ...

Grants to Canada small and mid-sized commercial enterprises to develop technologies that promote environmental sustainability while yielding positive economic benefits. Applications are invited for pre-commercial projects that address at least one of the following area...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and non-governmental organizations to address urgent social issues. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz and submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is int...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and registered charities to support the building of sustainable school gardens. Funding is intended to promote civic involvement, foster a culture of giving, strengthen communities, and raise awareness of grassroot initi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to benefit youth and communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include resilient communities, protected planet, indigenous reconciliation, and future-ready youth. Funding i...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits and charitable organizations for a wide range of community benefit activities. Past grants have been in the areas of economic development, education, women's empowerment, youth development, environment, and disaster r...

Grants to Canada for-profit organizations, co-operatives, IHEs, and research institutions in eligible provinces to increase economic growth and commercial success. Funding is intended to support the development and marketing of innovative services and products. Eligibl...

Financial assistance to New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island eligible businesses and nonprofit organizations seeking to expand or improve their operations. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. The ...

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 USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Focus areas include arts and culture, workforce, environm...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that focus on community programs, education, environment, health, and safety. Funding is intended to support the needs of communities where the funding source operates and its employees...

Grants to Canada charitable organizations, municipalities, and Indigenous bands for projects to benefit local communities. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted prior to applying. In previous years, grants have been awarded to support arts, education, conservation, hea...

In-kind grants of technology equipment valued at up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to help increase their productivity, cost-efficiency, and scalability. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to applying. The grant is ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International private, public, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, faith-based organizations, NGOs, and individuals to improve the lives of people living in poverty. Applicants are advised that required registr...

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 to Canada qualified donees for programs that benefit the community. Focus areas include strengthening communities, reconciliation, and climate. Funding is intended to support proposals with the potential for national impact. The purpose of this program is to adv...

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to host festivals and events in local communities. Funding is intended to provide economic and community benefit by encouraging the participation of area residents as well as visitors from outside the ...

Subsidies to Canada businesses, nonprofit organizations, registered charities, private IHEs, and other non-public employers to mitigate revenue losses during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Subsidies are intended to help nonprofits and for-profits keep employ...

Grants of $75,000 to Canada academic institutions, businesses, and research centers for the formation of partnerships and collaborations with foreign counterparts. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and possible travel restrictions, funding will be provided fo...

Grants to Canada small and mid-sized businesses to pursue global business opportunities. Funding is intended for activities to expand the applicant's overseas target markets. Eligible projects develop export options for Canadian products and services in all industry se...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that focus on climate change and carbon emission reduction to overcome unforeseen obstacles. Funding is intended to address unexpected opportunities and unanticipated roadblocks that organizations encount...

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International organizations, nonprofit organizations, and individuals for grassroots community projects. Funding is intended for a broad range of initiatives that improve the quality of life for people worl...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada organizations serving the Ukrainian community for Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic relief. Funding may be used for general operating expenses such as payment of wages, programming support, and rent. Disbursements from the fund to success...

Grants to Canada nonprofit and Indigenous organizations, government agencies, and community groups for capital projects that improve the quality of life in local communities. The purpose of the program is to support infrastructure projects that foster community vitalit...

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, IHEs, and indigenous organizations for projects that create employment opportunities. The purpose of the funding is to facilitate the transition of local economies to green economies, therefore ...