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Number of available Grants: 19

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for neighborhood improvement projects. Applicants are required to contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities including landscaping, signage,...

GrantWatch ID#: 214953

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

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofit Organizations for Large-scale Events that Attract Tourists and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations for large-scale events that attract tourists and benefit local residents in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include marketing, operating, programming, and promotional expenses. Events must take place in the Ci...

GrantWatch ID#: 217135

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits for Events that Promote Tourism and Economic Development in E...

Deadline: 05/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for events that promote local tourism and economic development. Funding is intended for operating, programming, promotional, and marketing expenses. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 166719

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits and Registered Charities to Benefit Communities in Eligible L...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations and registered charities to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital projects or to support programs, projects, and services. Applicant organizations must demonstrate that their act...

GrantWatch ID#: 178450

Grants to Nova Scotia Organizations to Present Special Community Events

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Nova Scotia organizations to present special events that will benefit the public in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events that attract tourists, highlight the community, and contribute to the community's economic development. Eligible events t...

GrantWatch ID#: 214961

Opportunity for Canada Artists and Artist Teams to Create an Art Installation to be Displayed ...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Opportunity for Canada artists and artist teams to create an art installation to be displayed in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. The purpose of the opportunity is to create a mural th...

GrantWatch ID#: 227834

Grants and In-Kind Support to Nova Scotia Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants and in-kind support to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for services and programs with a broad community reach. Funding may support school bursaries, and the delivery of municip...

GrantWatch ID#: 214963

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 04/30/26

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 spo...

GrantWatch ID#: 214956

Commission to a Canada Artist or Art Team to Design an Outdoor Art Project in Ontario

Deadline: 04/30/26

Commission to a Canada artist or team of artists to design and install an outdoor art project in a public park in Ontario. All project expenses will be covered by the budget, including materials, fabrication, artist fees, transportation, installation, designs, per...

GrantWatch ID#: 227412

Grants to Nova Scotia Organizations to Obtain Insurance Coverage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Nova Scotia nonprofit community-based organizations in eligible regions to help offset the cost of insurance. The purpose of the program is to encourage organizations to obtain insurance coverage and to facilitate the purchase of insuranc...

GrantWatch ID#: 214962

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofit CBOs to Develop and Maintain Recreational Trails

Deadline: 06/05/26

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 before applying. Funding is intended for maintenan...

GrantWatch ID#: 180796

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals to Cover Medical Expenses for Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada individuals for medical expenses. Funding is intended to help income-eligible parents and caregivers cover the costs of medical care for individuals aged 21 or younger. Assistance may be requested in the following four categories: equipmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 208955

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits and For-Profits to Develop Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations and for-profit housing developers to plan and implement affordable housing projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support seed funding, capacity building, and capital costs to promote the development of...

GrantWatch ID#: 224334