Additional Grants and Funding Opportunities
Categories include:
- Accessibility
- Arts, Culture & Heritage
- Climate Change & Sustainability
- Community Development
- Economic Development
- Emergency Services & Safety
- Housing
- Other
- Recreation & Health
- Seniors
- Transportation
- Employment
Accessibility Funding
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Community Memorials Programme
Department - Organization: National Wall of Remembrance Association
Description: The Community Memorials Programme is one of the NWORA’s secondary objectives to help communities across Canada either repair/refurbish their local community memorials or build them if they do not already exist. Hundreds of memorials have been built in small towns, villages, and cities across Canada, especially after World War I, and many need repair.
Deadline: October 1st, April 1st (Annually)
Website: Community Memorials Programme
Local Festivals – Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
Department - Organization: Department of Canadian Heritage
Description: The program provides funding to local groups for recurring festivals that present the work of local artists; local artisans; local heritage performers or specialists; and local First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultural carriers. This includes the celebration of LGBTQ2+ communities and Indigenous cultural celebrations. Applicants may request up to 100 percent of eligible expenses up to a maximum of $200,000.
Deadline:
October 15 – for festivals starting between July 1 and August 31 of the next calendar year.
January 31 – for festivals starting between September 1 and December 31 of the same calendar year.
April 30 – for festivals starting between January 1 and June 30 of the next calendar year.
Website: Local Festivals – Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters – Canada Arts Presentation Fund
Department - Organization: Federal Department of Canadian Heritage
Description: Supports existing professional arts festivals and performing arts series presenters to offer activities that connect artists with Canadians in their communities. This is primarily achieved through performances, as well as through audience development and outreach initiatives such as pre- or post-show panel discussions, public lectures and workshops, residencies, demonstrations, public rehearsals, and other forms of community engagement activities.
Deadline: April 1st and October 15th for projects which will occur after April 1st of the following year. April 1st is the application deadline for projects starting between April 1st and June 30th of the following year.
Website: Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters – Canada Arts Presentation Fund
Digital Museums Canada Investment Program
Department - Organization: Digital Museums Canada
Description: Funding is provided for organizations seeking to develop an online project. There are two streams. 1) The Digital Projects stream helps organizations from the ground up, in collaboration with a web development agency of their choice. Up to $150,000 or $150,000 to $250,000 according to the level of funding requested. 2) The Community Stories stream provides funding and mentorship to develop a Community Stories website using their website-building platform. Up to $25,000 is available.
Deadline: December 1st, 2024
Website: https://www.digitalmuseums.ca/
Community Anniversaries
Department - Organization: Department of Canadian Heritage
Description: The program provides funding to local groups for non-recurring local events, with or without a minor capital project. Funding is available for non-recurring events that mark the 100th anniversary or greater, in increments of 25 years (e.g., 125th, 150th); of a significant local historical event or personality. Applicants may request up to 100% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $200,000. See the website for specific requirements of events.
Deadline: April 30 for events that will occur during the next calendar year. For example, if your anniversary is in August 2024, you must apply by April 30, 2023.
Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/building-communities/anniversaries.html
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program
Department - Organization: Department of Canadian Heritage
Description: The program provides funding to community-based events that: A) promote intercultural or interfaith understanding. P) Promote discussions on multiculturalism, diversity, racism and religious discrimination. C) celebrate a community’s history and culture such as heritage months recognized by Parliament. A new priority in the program for 2024 will include celebrations and events that recognize the history, culture, accomplishments, contributions and future of Black Canadians and their communities. Municipalities with a population of up to 10,000 are eligible to apply. You can watch a video here for tips on your application.
*The department has consolidated its two programs, the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program and the Anti-Racism Action Program, under a single program.*
Deadline: For the events stream, there is no fixed deadline to submit a funding application, they are accepted continuously. However, to ensure timely assessment, it is advised that your application be submitted 18 weeks before the proposed event start date.
Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/multiculturalism-anti-racism.html
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
Department - Organization: Federal Department of Canadian Heritage
Description: The objectives of the fund are to contribute to: improved physical conditions for professional arts and heritage-related collaboration, creation, presentation, preservation, and exhibition; and to increase and improve access for Canadians to arts and culture. The CCSF achieves these objectives by supporting the construction and/or renovation of arts and/or heritage facilities, including creative hubs; and the acquisition of specialized equipment and the development of feasibility studies for the construction or renovation of arts and/or heritage facilities, including creative hubs.
Deadline: Continuous intake
Website: Application Guidelines – Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
Legacy Fund
Department - Organization: Department of Canadian Heritage
Description: The program provides funding for community-initiated capital projects that restore, renovate, or transform an existing building or exterior space intended for community use. Recipients may receive up to 50% of eligible project expenses up to a maximum of $500,000.
Example(s): Such as a statue, community hall, monument, garden or work of art.
Deadline: Continuous intake. Projects must be submitted before the anniversary date of the event or personality to be commemorated.
Website: Legacy Fund
McLean Foundation Grant
Department - Organization: The McLean Foundation
Description: They endeavour to maintain a flexible policy, with particular emphasis on projects showing promise of general social benefit but which may initially lack broad public appeal. Normally in the areas of social welfare, education, environmental conservation and the arts.
Deadline: Continuous intake
Website: The McLean Foundation Grant
R. Howard Webster Foundation
Department - Organization: R. Howard Webster Foundation
Description: The R. Howard Webster Foundation makes grants to outstanding Canadian charitable organizations offering unique and inspiring programs or projects for the benefit, improvement and development of Canadian society. The R. Howard Webster Foundation’s funding interests are within the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Medical, and Social Services.
Example(s): Does not fund capital projects. Previous grantees can be viewed on thier website.
Deadline: Continuous intake
Website: R. Howard Webster Foundation
Climate Change & Sustainability
Clean Fuels Fund (Provincial)
Department - Organization: NS Department of Natural Resources and Renewables
Description: The Clean Fuels Fund can provide municipalities funding to replace traditional fossil fuels with cleaner fuels for heating, transportation and industrial processes. Including; biofuels, clean wood energy from forestry waste products, hydrogen, and renewable natural gas. Eligible projects include studies supporting the adoption of clean fuels, existing facilities and operations ready for implementation of clean fuel use, and new infrastructure to facilitate clean fuel adoption. Projects with a total value up to and including $500,000 (excluding taxes) are eligible for funding up to 75% of the project cost. Projects over $500,000 are eligible for up to 50% of project costs.
Deadline: October 8th, 2024
Website: Clean Fuels Fund
Atlantic Salmon Conservation
Department - Organization: The Foundation for Conservation of Atlantic Salmon
Description: Municipalities are eligible to apply for funding to support wild Atlantic salmon conservation initiatives. The fund supports projects that protect wild Atlantic salmon, as well as preserve the important river cultures and economies of communities across Atlantic Canada and Quebec. With $1.5 million dollars available for distribution this year, they look forward to seeing applications from municipalities to aid in the conservation of this essential species. They invite you to take advantage of this funding opportunity to help ensure wild Atlantic salmon remains a staple in Canadian identity, culture and economy for generations to come.
Deadline: November 15th, 2024.
Contact: Charline McCoy at 506-455-9900 or
Website: Atlantic Salmon Conservation
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program
Department - Federal Government of Canada - Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
Description: The Green and Inclusive Community Building Program (GICB) The program is a national merit-based Program with the objective of improving the availability and condition of community buildings in Canadian communities experiencing higher needs and who are currently underserved. At the same time, the Program helps to stimulate the economy while creating good job opportunities and aligning to the goals of Canada's strengthened climate plan.
The Program advances the Government's climate priorities by improving energy efficiency, reducing GHG emissions, and enhancing the climate resilience of community buildings.
Deadline:
- On August 1, 2024, the program will accept applications for small and medium retrofit projects, with total eligible costs ranging from $100,000 to $2,999,999.
- On September 4, 2024, the program will accept applications for large retrofit and new build projects, with total eligible costs ranging from $3 million to $25 million.
The deadline to apply under each stream of the program is October 16, 2024, at 15:00, Eastern Time.
Website: https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/gicb-bcvi/applicant-guide-demandeur-eng.html
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation
Department - Organization: Natural Resources Canada
Description: Municipalities are eligible. The program will help improve the environmental performance of the forest sector by supporting demonstration and adoption projects that contribute to the decarbonization of industrial processes, as well as the efficient use of resources that generate more value from the same amount of wood. In addition to continuing to fund projects that produce renewable energy and sustainable bioproducts, IFIT will seek to invest in projects that integrate technologies leading to greater energy efficiency and explore bioenergy carbon capture in forest sector operations. Capital Investment projects stream: Up to $10M in funding. The studies stream provides up to $1M in funding.
Deadline: June 30th, 2024. March 31st, 2025
Contact: https://natural-resources.canada.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/opportunities/forest-sector/investments-forest-industry-transformation/13139
Information Session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm5Y9g1tzTo&ab_channel=NaturalResourcesCa
Natural Asset Management Roadmap
Department - Organization: Intact Public Entities/ Natural Assets Initiative
Description: Intact Public Entities (IPE) has announced a new partnership with Natural Assets Initiative (NAI) to sponsor the Natural Asset Management Roadmap Program for municipalities (for those insured by Intact). Developed and led by NAI, the program provides direction, support and guidance to local governments as they develop roadmaps to account for natural assets in their asset management strategies. Roadmaps have proven to be a relatively low-effort, high-impact activity requiring no more than a few days of effort for the project lead and a few hours from the other staff participants; yet it provides a strong foundation for participants to get started on Natural Asset Management with confidence that they are on the right track.
Deadline: Open call for EOI
Website: https://www.intactpublicentities.ca/natural-asset-management-roadmap-program
Growing Canada’s Community Canopies
Department - Organization: The Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Description: The program addresses common barriers local governments and communities face when pursuing tree canopy expansion projects, including insufficient staff capacity, gaps in knowledge and financing, addresses common barriers local governments and communities face when pursuing tree canopy expansion projects, including insufficient staff capacity, gaps in knowledge and financing. The program is a $291M initiative that will support planting at least 1.2 million trees.
Please also see 2Billion Trees Program, and the Thriving Forest Program.
Deadline: Apply up until July 12, 2024 for the Spring 2025 planting season. Or between July 13 –October 15, 2024 for the Fall 2025 planting season funding.Municipalities
Contact: or book a meeting with an advisor.
Website: Growing Canada's Community Canopies
2Billion Trees
Department - Organization: Natural Resources Canada
Description: The program provides financial support to organizations to plant trees over 10 years. Please also see the Clean Foundation's sister program, the Thriving Forests Program.
Deadline: Open call for proposals
Website: 2Billion Trees
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities
Department - Organization: Natural Resources Canada
Description: Provides funding for clean energy projects in rural and remote communities. Including biomass heating, district heating, and combined heat and power systems. There is also a stream for research, development, and demonstration projects. A rural community is defined as a community with a population of fewer than 5,000 people and a population density of fewer than 400 persons per square kilometre and not connected to the North American piped natural gas network. Remote community refers to a community not currently connected to the North American electrical grid or the piped natural gas network and is a permanent or long-term (5 years or more) settlement with at least 10 dwellings.
Example(s): Fort Nelson, BC: This investment will focus on community energy planning, feasibility modelling, design, permitting and resource assessment to support a geothermal electricity generation project under the Emerging Renewable Power Program.
Deadline: Continuous intake
Contact: https://forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/clj8xxq1o00bsyq658jldwr5l
Website: Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities
Community Solar Program
Department: Organization: NS Department of Natural Resources and Renewables
Description: Please click here for an overview of the Community Solar Program. The program brings together local project owners with solar subscribers. Project owners are eligible individuals, businesses, non-profits, and other groups who wish to build, own, and operate a community solar garden to generate clean electricity for participating subscribers. Project owners can choose to use their solar garden to benefit subscribers from a specific community, group, or geographic area, or they can accept subscribers from the general public
Deadline: Continous intake.
Website: https://energy.novascotia.ca/renewables/community-solar-program
Information Sessions: Webinars about the program on March 19th: 2-3pm, and March 21st: 11am-12pm. Click the link to register.
Environmental Damages Fund
Department: Organization: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description: Supports projects that benefit the natural environment, achieve restoration of damage to the natural environment and wildlife conservation, cost-effectively. Priority is given to projects that restore the natural environment and conserve wildlife, followed by environmental quality improvement initiatives, research and development on environmental restoration and improvement, and education and awareness on issues affecting the health of the natural environment.
Example(s): Install reef balls in the Halifax Harbour to create and restore marine habitat. These reef balls will complete a network of over 7.5 hectares of reef structures in Halifax Harbour.
Energy Rebates & Solutions
Department - Organization: Efficiency Nova Scotia
Description: These programs include rebates, for a variety of measures to make municipal operations more efficient. Non-electric retrofits, which allow for the installation of heat pumps in municipal buildings. For many smaller municipalities, all of their facilities (except water and wastewater treatment facilities, arenas and indoor pools) will likely qualify for this program. There is also support for engineered studies and models. You can use their online form to explain what you’re looking to achieve.
Deadline: Continuous intake
Website: Energy Rebates & Solutions
Environmental Damages Fund
Department - Organization: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description: Supports projects that benefit the natural environment, achieve restoration of damage to the natural environment and wildlife conservation, in a cost-effective way. Priority is given to projects that restore the natural environment and conserve wildlife, followed by environmental quality improvement initiatives, research and development on environmental restoration and improvement, education and awareness on issues affecting the health of the natural environment.
Example(s): Install reef balls in the Halifax Harbour to create and restore marine habitat. These reef balls will complete a network of over 7.5 hectares of reef structures in Halifax Harbour.
Deadline: There is now an open call for applications.
Website: Environmental Damages Fund
EV Boost
Department - Organization: Clean Foundation
Description: Access to electric vehicle charging in Nova Scotia is increasing! EV Boost is helping to bring more Level-2 EV chargers to eligible organizations in the province. Through funding provided by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), Clean Foundation will help to support the deployment and installation of up to 250 EV chargers.
Deadline: Continous until allocated.
Website: EV Boost
Information Sessions: If you would like to access a recording from a past information session please email .
Farm Credit Canada Community Fund
Department - Organization: Farm Credit Canada
Description: FCC Community Funding is to help enhance communities. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $10,000 in FCC Community Funding annually and applications are accepted year-round.
Deadline: Continuous intake
Website: Farm Credit Canada Community Fund
Green Choice Program:
Will open for applications on Dec 15. In this program, large energy buyers, including municipalities, can purchase up to 100% of their electricity from local renewable energy sources. Information session in Jan. https://novascotiagcp.com/participant-resources
Green Energy Financing/ Community Efficiency Financing (PACE Programs)
Department - Organization: FCM & Clean Foundation & PACE Atlantic
Description: Homeowners can access low-interest financing to cover the cost of these upgrades through PACE programs offered by their municipalities. Each municipality can have their own PACE program or can join a turnkey program. Such as the Clean Energy Financing program created by Clean Foundation, or PACE Atlantic. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities administers the Community Efficiency Financing program that offers loans and grants to help municipalities across Canada deliver energy efficiency and solar power financing programs for residential properties, including PACE.
Deadline: Continous
Website: Green Energy Financing/ Community Efficiency Financing (PACE Programs)
Green Freight Program
Department - Organization: Natural Resources Canada
Description: The program will help fleets reduce their fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from on-road freight through fleet energy assessments, fleet retrofits, engine repowers, best-practice implementation and the purchase of low-carbon vehicles. There are two streams, municipal governments are listed as eligible applicants on both streams. Stream 1 of the program provides grant funding up to a maximum of $250,000 per Applicant. Stream 2 contributes up to 50% of total project costs, up to a maximum of $5 million per project.
Example(s): Stream 1 includes Third-Party Fleet Energy Assessments; and/or Truck/Trailer Equipment Retrofits. Stream 2: They can include, but are not limited to, the purchase of fueling equipment, and costs associated with site preparation and networking equipment; however, land is not considered an eligible expenditure under this program. The retrofitting or upgrading of existing capital assets is included under this stream.
Deadline: Stream 1 is a continuous intake
Website: Green Freight Program
Green Municipal Fund
Department - Organization: Infrastructure Canada/Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Description: GMF provides local sustainability projects that help municipalities adopt climate solutions faster in five priority sectors: energy, waste, transportation, land use and water. The funding can cover between 50 and 80 percent of the eligible project costs. There are grants to support projects in all stages, planning, studies, pilot projects, and capital projects. You can use their Funding Opportunity Finder Funding Opportunity Finder to search for applicable funding under the GMF.
Example(s): Sustainable Affordable Housing: Improve the energy efficiency and affordability of your community’s affordable housing unit.
Deadline: Continuous
Website: Green Municipal Fund
Max Bell Foundation Grants
Department - Organization: Max Bell Foundation
Description: The Max Bell Foundation makes grants to support projects that are designed to inform public policy. They do so across four program areas: Education; Environment; Health & Wellness; and Civic Engagement and Democratic Institutions. A typical project supported by Max Bell Foundation ranges from 1-3 years in duration and has a budget that ranges from approximately $10,000 to $200,000. Max Bell Foundation is often the only financial supporter of projects they fund. Not for building or service delivery, it is for projects that inform public policy. You can view previous grants awarded here: https://www.maxbell.org/about-us/grants-database/
Deadline: Continuous intake
Contact: Contact Form
Website: Max Bell Foundation Grants
McLean Foundation Grant
Department - Organization: The McLean Foundation
Description: They endeavour to maintain a flexible policy, with particular emphasis on projects showing promise of general social benefit but which may initially lack broad public appeal. Normally in the areas of social welfare, education, environmental conservation and the arts.
Deadline: Continuous
Website: The McLean Foundation Grant
Municipal Adoption Fund
Department - Organization: Divert Nova Scotia
Description: Divert NS provides support for municipalities and/or waste management regions that wish to adopt a waste diversion program previously established in Nova Scotia.
Deadline: Continuous intake. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact their Regional Coordinator in advance of submitting their application.
Example(s): Curbside collection and recycling of textiles, Green cart collection of pet waste, Curbside collection and recycling of expanded polystyrene, Implementation of a reuse center, Curbside collection and recycling of small scrap metal.
Contact: Regional coordinator (To be updated ASAP)
Website: Municipal Adoption Fund
Municipal Efficiency Fund
Department - Organization: Divert Nova Scotia
Description: Divert NS provides support for increasing efficiency in the municipal solid waste-resource management system of Nova Scotia. The fund will support municipalities in researching, developing and implementing efficiency projects.
Deadline: Continuous intake. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact their Regional Coordinator in advance of submitting their application.
Example(s): Eligible projects under the program could include: Projects assessing the feasibility of shared services or regional collaboration. Projects that create new processes, systems and services or improve substantially those already in existence. Examples of past research can be found here.
Contact: Regional coordinator (To be updated ASAP)
Website: Municipal Efficiency Fund
Natural Asset Management Roadmap Program
Now open for applications "The program provides direction, support and guidance to local governments as they develop roadmaps to account for natural assets in their asset management strategies." https://www.intactpublicentities.ca/natural-asset-management-roadmap-program
PACE Programs
Department - Organization: Programs offered by Clean Foundation & Switch PACE & FCM
Description: Homeowners can access low-interest financing to cover the cost of these upgrades through PACE programs offered by their municipalities. Each municipality can have their own PACE program or can join a turnkey program. Such as the Clean Energy Financing program created by Clean Foundation, or Switch PACE. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities administers the Community Efficiency Financing program that offers loans and grants to help municipalities across Canada deliver energy efficiency and solar power financing programs for residential properties, including PACE.
Deadline: Continous
Websites:
Clean Energy Financing by the Clean Foundation
FCM Community Efficiency Financing
Permanent Public Transit Funding: Zero Emission Transit Fund
Department - Organization: Infrastructure Canada
Description: The fund is to support the electrification of public transit, support the purchase of 5,000 zero-emission buses and build supporting infrastructure, including charging infrastructure and facility upgrades. There is a planning stream and a capital stream.
Example(s): Eligible projects include studies, modelling and feasibility analysis that will support the development of future larger-scale capital projects. Eligible capital projects include buses, charging and refuelling infrastructure, and other ancillary infrastructure needs.
Deadline: Currently open for applications.
Website: Zero Emission Transit Fund
R. Howard Webster Foundation
Department - Organization: R. Howard Webster Foundation
Description: The R. Howard Webster Foundation makes grants to outstanding Canadian charitable organizations offering unique and inspiring programs or projects for the benefit, improvement and development of Canadian society. The R. Howard Webster Foundation’s funding interests are within the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Medical, and Social Services.
Example(s): Does not fund capital projects. Previous grantees can be viewed on thier website.
Deadline: Continuous intake
Website: R. Howard Webster Foundation
Rink Efficiency
Department - Organization: Efficiency Nova Scotia
Description: Through the program, municipalities can improve their rink or arena’s energy efficiency. This will not only improve conditions for customers, it will result in cost savings that can be reinvested in other ways. There are programs for retrofits, optimization, and rebates. You can inquire about your project idea on their website, and they will get back to you within two business days.
Deadline: Continuous intake
Contact: Use the contact form on the website.
Website: Rink Efficiency
Thriving Forests Program
Department - Organization: Clean Foundation
Description: Thriving Forests is a sister program to the federal 2Billion Trees program. This program can help municipalities develop projects and connect them with service suppliers and local seed stock inventory. All projects must be planting incremental trees, meaning above and beyond any current legally-required tree planting activities, and not be part of business-as-usual commercial forestry activities.
Example(s): Examples of successful projects may include (but are not limited to): Reforesting an area after a wildfire, reforesting an urban area that has fallen to disease, afforestation on retired agricultural land, restoration of legacy forest landings or forest roads, urban planting projects, initiatives to improve biodiversity and habitat resilience, reforesting an area where disturbances impact a critical habitat, infill planting or underplanting to increase biodiversity of an area.
Deadline: Open for expression of interest
Website: Thriving Forests Program
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program
Department - Organization: Natural Resources Canada
Description: To install EV charging systems in public places, on-street, at workplaces and multi-unit residential buildings, as well as infrastructure for ZEV fleets
Example(s): Killam Properties – Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Alberta – 438 electric vehicle chargers under construction ($731, 783).
Deadline: Continous
Website: Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program
Community Development
Community Development Fund (CDF)
Description: Community Development Fund Loans offer Additional financial assistance up to $225,000 in the form of repayable loans to businesses and offers financial assistance in terms of loans or bridge financing to non-profit associations.
Deadline: Ongoing
Website: https://www.cbdc.ca/en/programs/community-development-fund-cdf
Contact:
Tel: (902) 258-3698
Fax: (902) 258-3689
Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:30AM to 4:30PM
Innovation Rebate Program
Department - Organization: Invest Nova Scotia
Description: The Innovation Rebate Program (IRP) provides financial incentives for projects that assist Nova Scotia companies as they scale to increase their competitiveness.
The program supports companies as they innovate, drive productivity, increase production capacity, and adopt cleaner and more sustainable approaches to growth across Nova Scotia.
The Innovation Rebate Program works as a rebate against a company’s direct costs.
Deadline: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Projects must be completed within 3 years from the date an application is approved.
Contact:
Cape Breton, Richmond, Inverness, Victoria Wanda MacLean
902.227.7144
Community Trails Funding
Recreation Trail Expansion Grant Program and Off-Highway Infrastructure Fund
Department - Organization: NS Dept of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Description: The Trail Expansion Program is to assist municipalities and not-for-profit organizations in developing new recreational trails, expanding recreational trails, and making capital upgrades to existing trails in order to increase opportunities for Nova Scotians to recreate in the outdoors, connect with nature and to get moving which respond to the goals of the Shared Strategy for Trails in Nova Scotia. Projects eligible to apply for up to 2/3 of total capital costs to a maximum of $150,000
The Off-Highway Infrastructure Fund (OHV) is designed to provide funding for OHV trail and riding area development, support the planning and design associated with these facilities, and help maintain OHV accessible infrastructure. Projects approved for funding are eligible to receive up to 50% of the total project cost, usually not to exceed $50,000 in one fiscal year.
You can now apply for both funding streams in one go through the Expression of Interest process
Deadline: Expression of Interest (EOI) November 1. Application final submission date – February 1.
Website: NS Trails
Information Sessions(s):
- Monday, September 16, 12:00 pm, register here.
- Thursday, September 19, 6:00 pm, register here.
- Tuesday, September 24, 9:00am, register here.
Community Trails Leadership Fund
Department - Organization: NS Dept of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Description: The grant supports the trail development community in Nova Scotia through the provision of funds for leadership, organizational development, and capacity building. The fund will help organizations offer training and educational opportunities for volunteers and the trail professionals who support them. It also helps the organizations acquire the expertise needed for specific aspects of trail projects. Applicants are expected to contribute at least fifty percent (50%) of the overall cost of the initiative, inclusive of contributions obtained from other sources (financial and in-kind). Applicants unable to contribute the expected amount (50% of overall cost) are encouraged to discuss their proposed initiative and financial situation with their local Regional Manager and/or CCTH Trails Consultant
Deadline: Ongoing applications from April 1st, until fully allocated.
Website: Community Trails Leadership Fund
Trail Engineering Assistance Grant Program
Department - Organization: NS Dept of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Description: The grant is designed to provide trail builders and managers with a source of funding to help them hire engineering expertise when it is required. For hiring engineers when building, maintaining, and supporting multi-use trails and non-motorized single-use to help ensure Nova Scotia’s trails are both safe for trail users and environmentally sound. Applicants are encouraged to contribute to the overall cost of the initiative. The contribution level required depends on the need and the ability of the applicant to contribute.
Example(s): Inspection and assessment of existing trail structures. Components of planning requiring an engineer (i.e. site plan for a bridge). Design of trail components which must be engineered to a specific standard. Rehabilitation plans. Other occasions when it is appropriate to seek the advice of a professional engineer.
Deadline: Ongoing applications from April 1st, until fully allocated.
Contact: or your regional CCTH manager.
Website: Engineering Assistance Grant Program
Economic Development Funding
Nova Scotia Mineral Resources Development Fund Communities Grant
Department - Organization: NS Dept of Natural Resources and Renewables
Description: Grants are available for projects intended to support communities as they interact with the mining industry. Activities should be intended to support the mineral resource industry in Nova Scotia. Applications and proposals for marketing grants are accepted throughout the fiscal year starting April 1st each year. Maximum of $25,000.
Deadline: Open April 1st Annually.
Website: https://novascotia.ca/natr/meb/mrdp.asp
Community Capacity Fund
Department - Organization: Atlantic Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Description: To help with planning and assessment of an opportunity (i.e., study-type projects). This fund is not found online, it is accessible through speaking with your regional manager at ACOA.
Deadline: Continuous intake
Contact: ACOA Regional Manager
Innovative Communities Fund
Department - Organization: Atlantic Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Description: The fund is for economic development projects and initiatives that lead to long-term employment and a stronger local economy. The fund enables communities to: develop thriving industry sectors, strengthen infrastructure in rural areas, invest in projects to help communities overcome economic issues and take advantage of new opportunities.
Example(s): Projects with links to tourism, for example, waterfront development capital projects. Events that bring in a national or international audience. Expansion of municipal services can be eligible if it is linked to economic development in the private sector.
Deadline: Continuous intake
Contact: ACOA Regional Manager
Website: Innovative Communities Fund
Canadian Digital Adoption Program
Department - Organization: Digital Mainstreet - CBDC
Description: The federal government’s Canada Digital Adoption Program continues to offer a $2,400 non-repayable microgrant to small businesses all across the country. This $2,400 grant gives businesses an opportunity to build their online and e-commerce presence so that they can reach new customers, create jobs, and fulfill their entrepreneurial potential.
CDAP Eligibility Criteria
- You’re a registered for-profit company.
- You’re a consumer facing business, which means that your sales are not exclusively business-to-business (you can still sell B2B, just not ONLY B2B).
- EITHER:
- You have at least one employee (other than an owner) on payroll, who has been on payroll for at least 3 months when you apply. OR;
- Your business has generated gross revenue of $30,000 or more during the last 12 months
- You are committed to growing your business through e-commerce for at least 6 months.
- You are not a franchise, corporate chain, multi-level marketing company, or real estate brokerage
Eligible businesses will receive a micro-grant of up to $2,400 to help with the costs related to adopting e-commerce and supported by a network of e-commerce advisors.
Deadline: scheduled to run continuously until March 31, 2025.
For more information visit the website below.
Website : https://digitalmainstreet.ca/atlantic-cdap/
Emergency Services & Safety
Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund
Department - Organization: Department of Justice Canada
Description:
- Support for Official Language Minority Communities: Boost the supply of legal information and socio-legal support services for official language minority communities, with an emphasis on vulnerable populations within those communities.
- Support for the Justice System: Strengthen the bilingual capacity of the justice system through language training, professional development and promotion of the language of law.
Examples:
- Promote awareness, information and training about issues related to access to justice in both official languages.
- Develop and disseminate jurilinguistic and legal tools.
- Undertake research to the benefit of official language minority communities.
- Provide legal information and socio-legal support services to official language minority communities, with an emphasis on vulnerable populations within those communities.
- Provide advanced training focusing on legal terminology for bilingual justice professionals.
- Provide continuing professional education to people working within the justice system in a minority official language.
- Contribute to the development of a curriculum for bilingual students interested in pursuing a career in the field of justice.
- Elaborate a recruitment strategy and the promotion of justice-related careers.
Deadline: Continous intake
Contact: For more information on the Support Fund and on how to submit a funding application, please write to
Website: Support Fund
St. John Ambulance - Mental Health Literacy Grant
Department: Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia
Description: Mental health and wellness in the workplace
Time: 6 hours (1 day)
Mental health and wellness in the workplace (mhww) Is a one-day peer support-based course designed to address and promote mental health wellness and reduce stigma in the workplace. Individuals will gain skills, comfort, and knowledge to better identify and guide a colleague towards a resilient outcome. Mhww addresses workplace factors that can affect one’s mental health, features lots of “starting a conversation” practice with a focus on peer-to-peer interactions
After completing the course, participants will have greater knowledge of mental health and wellness, stigma awareness, and the psychological and social risk factors that may create barriers within the work environment. Participants will gain an understanding of stress and burnout and the effects of trauma and suicidality. they will also have effective tools and approaches to reduce stigma, and help support and improve employee resilience.
Mhww prompts people to think more about mental health in colleagues (friends and family too.)
Website: https://www.mentalhealthns.ca/mental-health-first-aid/application
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Grant Program
Department - Organization: Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia/ with support from the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage
Description: The goal of this program is to increase the number of AEDs installed in sports and recreation facilities in Nova Scotia. Through this grant program owners or managing partners of sport and recreation facilities can be eligible to receive up to 1/2 the total cost of the purchase of an AED or replacement batteries or pads for AEDs purchased through the program to a maximum of $1,500.00 (taxes Included).
Deadline: February 15th (Annually)
Website: https://www.rfans.com/training/programs/
Safe Community First Responder Program
Department - Organization: Enbridge
Description: Safe Community First Responder grant is for emergency response organizations within 20 kilometres of Enbridge operations. You can check the communities eligible by clicking here. The program awards grants for safety equipment, professional training, or safety education programs to emergency response organizations including fire departments, emergency medical and rescue services, emergency management organizations, 9-1-1 centers, ambulance services and law enforcement organizations.
Deadline: Continous intake
Website: https://www.enbridge.com/About-Us/Our-Values/Corporate-citizenship/Safe-Community?_gl=1*vf7wp5*_ga*MTIwOTgxOTY3MC4xNzA1MDc4ODcy*_ga_X61QE9GVEP*MTcxMDc3NzE0MC41LjEuMTcxMDc3NzE3MS4wLjAuMA
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program
Department - Organization: NS Dept of Department of Justice, Public Safety and Security
Description: The Civil Forfeiture Grant Program provides one-time funding to organizations that support eligible victims of crime and targeted crime prevention initiatives across Nova Scotia. The Program is funded from the disposition of forfeited property seized by law enforcement agencies.
Example(s): The Two Peas in a Pod mentorship program targets at-risk youth who may be vulnerable to becoming involved in gang activities. This program matches at-risk youth with a peer mentor to spend 2-3 hours per week to engage in pro-social activities such as sport, tutoring and volunteering. It is expected that 30 youth in this program will become more engaged with their schoolwork and family.
Deadline: Continuous intake
Website: https://novascotia.ca/just/civil-forfeiture-grant-program.asp
Disaster Financial Assistance
Department - Organization: NS Dept of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Emergency Management Office)
Description: The Disaster Financial Assistance program can help municipalities get back on their feet after a major storm or natural disaster. This program helps with losses that aren’t covered by insurance. This can include structural damage and damage to uninsurable items. The amount of financial assistance is determined based on the circumstances, but Disaster Financial Assistance can cover damage up to $200,000.
Deadline: Continuous intake, based on the date of the disaster.
Website: https://beta.novascotia.ca/programs-and-services/disaster-financial-assistance-program
Funding for Employment Opportunities
Apprenticeship Completion Grant
Description: The Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) is a one-time taxable cash grant lifetime amount of $2,000 per person for registered apprentices. It is for registered apprentices who:
successfully complete their apprenticeship training program, and
get their journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade
Deadline: 12 months following your date of completion.
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/apprenticeship-completion-overview.html
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant
Description: The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) helps you pay for expenses while you train as an apprentice in a designated Red Seal trade. The AIG is a taxable grant worth $1,000 per level, awarded to registered apprentices
You must complete your first year/level (or equivalent) to apply for the AIG
You can apply for this grant twice during your training (for a maximum of $2,000)
You can apply for your second AIG after completing your second year/level (or equivalent) of training
Deadline: 12 months from progression date
Deadline for submitting supporting proof document(s): 12 months from application deadline
Example: If your progression date is February 12, 2023, you have until February 12, 2024 to apply and until February 12, 2025, to provide supporting proof document(s).
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/apprenticeship-incentive-eligibility.html
Clean Foundation Workforce Development
Department - Organization: Clean Foundation
Description: Workforce Development offers a number of internship opportunities including the Science Horizons Internship Program, Green Jobs Internship Program, and the Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program. These programs offer significant wage subsidies for environmental-specific positions.
Example(s): New Glasgow hired an intern through the Science Horizons program with over a 75% wage subsidy for an 8-month contract.
Deadline: Continuous
Website: Workforce Development
Foreign Credential Recognition Program
Description: The Government of Canada provides funding to governments and organizations through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) to support foreign credential recognition in Canada.
Priorities for funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program include projects that:
are national in scope
address priority occupations and sectors representing skill shortages in Canada, and/or
have been identified as a priority by provincial and territorial governments
The FCRP does not provide money directly to individuals; it provides funding to provincial and territorial governments and other organizations. These other organizations may include regulatory bodies, national associations and credential assessment agencies. Governments and organizations use the funding for programs that contribute to the integration of skilled newcomers in their field or related field of study.
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/foreign-credential-recognition.html
Public Policy and Governance Internship Program
Department - Organization: Public Policy and Governance Program, St. Francis Xavier University
Description: The Public Policy and Governance program offers students an interdisciplinary education to understand how societies solve difficult economic, social, and political problems. Municipalities can offer students paid or volunteer opportunities. The placements are for a minimum of either week between late April and early September. Municipalities will benefit from interns with relevant knowledge and core skills from three years of education in public policy, public administration, economics, and statistics. Organizations taking on an intern should treat the student as a short-term contract employee in accordance with relevant policies.
Example(s): The County of Antigonish had a student who researched policy and program options, contributed to public communications materials, participated in emergency management exercises, drafted MOUs and RFPs, presented a summary of the province’s Road Trails Act to the Municipal Council, provided feedback on their Council Orientation Guide, and assisted with the development of their Housing Accelerator Fund application.
Deadline: Continous
Contact: Peter Kikkert, Coordinator, Public Policy an Governance Program,
Website: Public Policy and Governance Internship
Housing
National Housing Strategy Demonstrations Initiative
Department - Organization: Can
ada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Description: Funding to demonstrate innovative practices, technologies, programs, policies and strategies. For the 2024-2025 funding opportunity, the theme of focus is: “Supporting the Community Housing Sector to Increase Affordable Housing Supply”. The fund prioritizes solutions with potential regional or national impact over localized interventions. Your proposal may be eligible for funding up to $250,000.
Your proposal should aim to address the following challenges:
- financing
- acquisition of land or existing affordable housing
- development
- construction
- operation
- replication
Deadline: Continuous intake.
Website: National Housing Strategy Demonstrations Initiative
Seed Funding
Department - Organization: Canadian Mortgage and Housing Association
Description: CMHC's Seed Funding program provides financial support for individuals or organizations involved in the initial phases of creating an affordable housing project. You can apply for up to $350,000 in interest-free loans and a maximum of $150,000 in non-repayable contributions to assist with early development expenses. These expenses can include things like the formulation of a business plan, creation of preliminary design concepts and conducting environmental site assessments.
Deadline: Continous intake until fully allocated
Website: Seed Funding
Green Municipal Fund
Department - Organization: Infrastructure Canada/Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Description: GMF is more than just a funding source—they are a full-service partner in your climate action progress. Grants and loans for all stages. Stackable with other funding sources. Dedicated staff to help you apply. Free resources to help build business cases and improve project outcomes. Grants from $100-500k for up to 50% of eligible costs, combined grant and loan to a maximum of $10M for up to 80% of eligible costs.
- Community Efficiency Financing:Explore and assess options for a financing program for home energy upgrades within your community. Support project decision-making with a feasibility study.
- New construction of sustainable affordable housing: Construct a new affordable housing project to a higher environmental performance standard. Finance your new build with capital project funding. Planning, study and pilot project funding is also available.
- Retrofit of Sustainable Affordable Housing: Integrate deep energy efficiency measures and onsite renewable energy generation into existing affordable housing units. Finance your retrofit with capital funding. Planning, study and pilot project funding is also available.
Deadline: Continuous
Contact: or book a meeting with an advisor.
Website: Green Municipal Fund
Information Sessions: Webinar for Nova Scotia Municipalities, local examples will be used. May 23rd, 11:00 am. Please click here to register.
Provincial Housing Emergency Repair Program
Description: This program is equally funded by the federal and provincial governments and offers financial assistance for homeowners to make emergency repairs to their homes.
The maximum amount of funding available is a $6,500 grant to help cover the cost of labour and materials.
Eligibility: development of future larger-scale capital projects. Eligible capital projects include buses, charging and refuelling infrastructure, and other ancillary infrastructure needs.
Deadline: Currently open for applications.
Contact: For more program information, call 1-844-424-5110 (toll-free).
Website:
https://housing.novascotia.ca/programs/financial-assistance-and-grant-programs-homeowners/provincial-housing-emergency-repair
Affordable Housing and Innovation Fund
Department - Organization: Canadian Mortgage and Housing Association
Description: The Affordable Housing Innovation Fund supports new ideas that will drive change and disrupt the industry – ideas and approaches that will evolve the affordable housing sector and create the next generation of housing in Canada. The Rent-to-Own stream of the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund is for housing providers interested in developing, testing and scaling innovative rent-to-own models and projects.
Deadline: CMHC accepts and reviews applications on a continual basis and funding announcements are made on a periodic basis.
Example Project: Incremental financing models and incremental building models. Such as the creation of shipping container affordable housing units which met net-zero specifications. The development of tiny homes for homeless veterans.
Website: Affordable Housing and Innovation Fund
National Housing Co-Investment Funding
Department - Organization: Canadian Mortgage and Housing Association
Description: This fund is for organizations that have partnered with another organization of a level of government and have secured some funding. The objective is to develop energy-efficient, accessible, and socially inclusive housing for mixed-income, mixed-tenure and mixed-use affordable housing. (Minimum 5 units). Community and affordable housing, shelters, transitional and supportive housing. Two streams: 1) New Construction and 2) Repair and Renewal. Within both streams, projects must achieve a minimum 25% decrease in energy consumption and GHG emissions as compared to the same project designed to 2015 National Building Code. Loans of up to 95% and contributions of up to 30%. Loans prioritized; contribution option only considered if loans are not feasible (i.e. shelters). Contributions are also available as a top-up for projects already receiving loans from other sources.
Deadline: Currently accepting applications
Website: National Housing Co-Investment Funding
Other
Recreation & Health
Visit Recreation Funding Opportunities for more information.
Visit Trails for funding opportunities for more information.
Seniors
Age-Friendly Communities Grant Program
Department - Organization: NS Dept of Seniors and Long-term Care
Description: This grant provides funding up to $25,000 for projects that help older Nova Scotians stay active, healthy and engaged in their communities. Two categories 1) Planning – developing solutions with the community to address the persistent challenges of supporting older adults in their homes 2) Projects – may focus on physical activity, mobility, and nutrition, reducing social isolation and strengthening social connections, providing non-medical support at home or in the community, helping to improve digital skills.
Example(s): See the grant guidelines for project examples.
Example(s): Municipality of the County of Colchester - Recreation Services, Indoor Community Walking for Older Adults: the Municipality of Colchester is partnering with the community of Five Island to provide a safe welcoming environment for older adult residents to walk.
Deadline: November 1st, 2024.
Website: Age-Friendly Communities Grant Program
Property Tax Rebate for Seniors
Department - Organization: NS Dept of Public Works
Description: This program helps our seniors with the cost of their property taxes by providing a rebate of half of the previous year’s property taxes, up to $800.
To qualify for the rebate, you need to meet all of the following criteria:
- your 2023 municipal residential property taxes are paid in full (your name is on the property title)
- you lived at the property as your primary residence in 2023 (the property can't be someplace that you live occasionally or a seasonal home)
- you receive or are eligible to receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) or the Allowance from Service Canada
Deadline: Currently open for applications - apply for the rebate by 31 December 2024.
Contact: Phone: 902-424-6538
Website: https://beta.novascotia.ca/apply-property-tax-rebate-property-tax-rebate-seniors
Secondary and Backyard Suite Incentive Program
The Secondary and Backyard Suite Incentive Program helps homeowners create supportive housing for family members or affordable housing for tenants on their property. Homeowners can apply for a loan to build a secondary or backyard suite on the property of their primary residence. You can apply anytime.
Funding is available for up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $40,000. The applicant needs to fund the remaining balance of the project.
The funding provides a forgivable loan. Terms of up to 5 years are available. Funding for more than 1 secondary or backyard suite may be available if allowed by the municipality
Senior Citizens Assistance Program (SCAP) & Provicial Housing Emergency Repair Program (PHERP)
Department: Organization: Provincial Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Description: Maximum Assistance up to $6,500.
- If maximum funding is received, program is only available again after 5 Years.
- Must own & occupy home for at least one year.
- Deed to property must be in the name of the applicant(s) & registered with the NS Land Registration Office.
- Household income must be within Household Income Limits (HILS).
- Repairs shall be related to the housing unit & shall be permanently installed.
- Primary consideration shall be given to repairs related to health & safety
- standards, i.e., wiring, roofs, septic tanks, wells.
Deadline: Continuous intake
Contact: Call one of the programs caseworkers at 1-844-424-5110.
Website: https://housing.novascotia.ca/programs/housing-programs-seniors/senior-citizens-assistance-program#
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) / Disability RRAP (Dis-RRAP)
Department: Organization: Provincial Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Description: Maximum Assistance up to $18,000 for RRAP & $16,000 for Dis-RRAP.
Forgiveness period from 1 to 5 years depending on amount of assistance received.
If maximum funding is received, program is only available again after 15 Years.
Must own & occupy home for at least one year.
Deed to property must be in the name of the applicant(s) & registered with the NS Land Registration Office
Homeowners are eligible to apply if the total assessed value of your residential property is at or below $250,000 in Halifax Regional Municipality or $175,000 in the rest of the province. Also, your household income must be below a certain amount based on where you live and the size of your household.
Eligible properties either lack basic facilities, or require repairs in one or more of the following five categories:
- Structural
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Heating
- Fire safety
- Financial assistance may also be available to help with overcrowding.
Deadline: Continuous intake
Contact: For more program information, call 1-844-424-5110 (toll-free).
Emergency Repair Progrm (ERP)
Department: Organization: Provincial Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Description: Maximum Assistance up to $7,000.
You live in a rural area (communities of less than 2,500 and larger communities over 2,500 that do not have a defined core area)
Your house requires emergency repairs so that you can continue to live in it safely
Your total household income is below the established income limit, which varies depending on household size and the area you live in Only certain repairs are considered to be emergency repairs. This includes repairs to:
- Heating systems
- Chimneys
- Doors and windows
- Foundations
- Roofs, walls, floors and ceilings
- Vents, louvres
- Plumbing
- Electrical systems
These repairs are not required to bring houses up to minimum standards.
One time only program.
Deadline: Continuous intake
Contact: For more program information, call 1-844-424-5110 (toll-free).
Website: https://housing.novascotia.ca/programs/financial-assistance-and-grant-programs-homeowners/emergency-repair-program#:~:text=This%20program%20provides%20funding%20for,is%20for%20Canadian%20Aboriginal%20people
Home Adoptions for Senior's Indipendance (HASI)
Department: Organization: Provincial Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Description: This program helps homeowners pay for home adaptations so seniors with low incomes can stay in their homes independently for longer periods of time.
A forgivable loan of up to $3,500 is available, and does not need to be repaid as long as the homeowner agrees to live in their home for a minimum of six months after the adaptations are made.
The home repairs covered by this grant include minor items to help with age-related challenges. Some examples include:
- Handrails in hallways and stairways
- Easy-to-reach work and storage areas in the kitchen
- Lever handles on doors
- Walk-in showers and grab bars
- Bathtub grab bars and seats
- Any adaptions that are made should be permanent. Exceptions can be made for equipment like bath lifts that help to make accessing basic facilities easier. Other aids like walkers and household appliances are not covered by this funding.
To qualify for this program:
- You must be at least 65 years old
- You must experience difficulty with daily activities due to your age
- Your total household income is below the established income limit, which varies depending on household size and the area you live in
- You must be an owner and permanent resident of the home that will undergo repair/adaptation
- You must submit an application for approval before you can receive funding.
Any work that is completed before you have received approval is not eligible to be covered.
Deadline: Continuous intake
Contact: For more program information, call 1-844-424-5110 (toll-free).
Access-A-Home Program (AAH)
Department: Organization: Provincial Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Description: This program provides eligible clients with a non-repayable grant of up to $7,000 to help make their home wheelchair accessible. The amount of the grant varies based on household income.
To qualify for the program, you must meet the following criteria:
- You or a family member must be a wheelchair user because of a long term disability
- You or a family member must be expected to be a wheelchair user within the next six months because of a long term disability
- The modifications must be made to your main/primary home
- If you do not own your home, you must provide written approval from the owner for the modification
Deadline: Continuous intake
Contact: For more program information, call 1-844-424-5110 (toll-free).
Small Loan Assistance Program
Department: Organization: Provincial Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Description: The Small Loans Assistance Program provides Nova Scotian homeowners with low interest loans to help improve their housing conditions through home repairs, additions or renovations.
Qualifying applicants can apply to receive a loan of up to $20,000 to be repaid over a maximum period of 10 years. If a chattel mortgage is used to secure the loan, the repayment term is a maximum of six years.
Funding is available to applicants that meet the following criteria:
- Your total gross annual income does not exceed $60,000
- You must own and live in the home you want to renovate
- You have a favourable credit rating
Eligible costs may include:
- Materials and equipment rental
- Contractor labour and related costs
- Provincial sales tax and goods and services tax
- Legal costs (up to $1,500)
Deadline: Continuous intake
Contact: Before you apply, download and review the program policy provided below in its entirety. To start your application or for more program information, call 1-844-424-5110 (toll-free).
Transportation
Canada Public Transit Fund: Metro-Region Agreement
Department - Organization: Infrastructure Canada
Description: A Metro-Region Agreement offers a new way for the Government of Canada, provinces, municipalities and other key partners, such as transit agencies and Indigenous communities to collaborate together. These agreements will encourage long-term integrated planning within large urban areas and will support a wide variety of projects, from transformational investments that build new subways and dedicated bus lines, to maintaining and sustaining the health of an existing transit system.
Deadline: Open for EOI.
Website: Metro-Region Agreements
Community Transportation Assistance Program
Department - Organization: NS Dept of Public Works
Description: The program provides an operating grant to community transit operators in rural NS. To find out how your municipality can become eligible, please contact Gregory Sewell.
Deadline: There is no annual application for this program, once a community transit operator is approved for funding under this program they continuously receive funding as long as they meet their reporting requirements.
Contact:
Website: https://beta.novascotia.ca/apply-funding-operating-costs-community-based-transportation-service-community-transportation-assistance-program
Green Freight
Department - Organization: Natural Resources Canada
Description: The program will help fleets reduce their fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from on-road freight through fleet energy assessments, fleet retrofits, engine repowers, best-practice implementation and the purchase of low-carbon vehicles. There are two streams, municipal governments are listed as eligible applicants on both streams. Stream 1 of the program provides grant funding up to a maximum of $250,000 per Applicant. Stream 2 contributes up to 50% of total project costs, up to a maximum of $5 million per project.
Deadline: Stream 1 is a continuous intake
Website: Green Freight Program
Permanent Public Transit Funding: Rural Transit Solutions Fund
Department - Organization: Infrastructure Canada
Description: This fund supports locally-driven transit solutions for rural and remote communities, with flexibility for different local transit system innovations from fixed route to on-demand services to ride-shares.
Deadline: Continuous intake. Capital Projects stream and Planning and Design Projects stream are open.
Website: https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/rural-trans-rural/index-eng.html
Permanent Public Transit Funding: Zero Emission Transit Fund
Department - Organization: Infrastructure Canada
Description: The fund is to support the electrification of public transit, support the purchase of 5,000 zero-emission buses and build supporting infrastructure, including charging infrastructure and facility upgrades. There is a planning stream and a capital stream.
Example(s): Eligible projects include studies, modelling and feasibility analysis that will support the development of future larger-scale capital projects. Eligible capital projects include buses, charging and refuelling infrastructure, and other ancillary infrastructure needs.
Deadline: Currently open for applications.
Website: Zero Emission Transit Fund