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

Deadline: 05/15/26

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
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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

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 to Canada Individuals for Travel, Accommodation, and Relocation Expenses Related to Emp...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Canada individuals for travel, accommodation, and relocation expenses related to employment in the tourism industry in eligible regions. Funding is intended to attract students and recent graduates in tourism and hospitality-related programs from Canadia...

GrantWatch ID#: 223184

Scholarships to Nova Scotia Students at IHEs for Workforce Readiness Programs in the Agricultu...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Scholarships of up to $1,500 to Nova Scotia students at academic institutions for workforce readiness programs related to the agricultural industry. Funding is intended to support programs that help students at accredited postsecondary institutions acquire the nec...

GrantWatch ID#: 206624