Nova Scotia State Grants – Explore Active Funding: 

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Number of available Grants: 12

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, Indigenous Organizations, and Agriculture Businesses...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit, for-profit, and Indigenous organizations, and agriculture and farm businesses for research to adopt clean technologies. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to encour...

GrantWatch ID#: 215378

Grants to Nova Scotia Artists, Groups, and Organizations to Further the Careers of Underrepres...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Nova Scotia artists, nonprofit organizations, groups of artists, and arts organizations to further the careers of artists from underrepresented populations. Funding is intended to support creation, presentation, travel, and professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173884

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits, Groups, Galleries, and Publishers for Arts Projects and Prof...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, artist groups, university art galleries, and publishers for the creation and presentation of new works, the commissioning of artwork, and professional development activities. Eligible expenses include venue and equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 180277

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits, Associations, First Nations Entities, and Schools to Improve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, associations, qualifying First Nations entities, and schools to improve recreational facilities throughout the region. The goal of the funding program is to assist in the development of indoor and outdoor capital recr...

GrantWatch ID#: 182396

Grants to Nova Scotia Artists to Present New Art and Strengthen Artistic Capacity

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Nova Scotia professional artists to create and present new works of art and to strengthen artistic capacity. Funding is intended to assist practicing artists working in any discipline, including music, fine crafts, media, literary, visual, and performing...

GrantWatch ID#: 160817

Award to a Nova Scotia Artist or Artist Group to Honor Contributions to the Local Acadian Cult...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Award of $5,000 to a Nova Scotia artist or artistic group in recognition of creative work that honors the Acadian native culture. The prize is intended to honor local creative and interpretive artists working in any medium that produce unique artwork that reflect ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181075

Grants to Nova Scotia Sports Organizations and Nonprofits to Bring Sporting Events to the Prov...

Deadline: Ongoing

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 championsh...

GrantWatch ID#: 182404

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits, Businesses, and Agencies to Provide College Students with Wo...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations and charities, social enterprises, municipalities, and private sector entities to provide students with paid work experience related to their chosen career paths. Funding, in the form of a financial incentive, is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 175370

Award to a Nova Scotia Artist to Recognize Outstanding Cultural and Artistic Contributions

Deadline: 06/15/26

Award to a Nova Scotia artist for significant contributions to the province’s cultural life. The award is intended to honor a professional artist who works in any medium and has been recognized by their peers. The recipient will select an emerging artist or cult...

GrantWatch ID#: 169431

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