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Grants and Funding Opportunities


Grants to Non-profit Organizations

The Grants to Non-profit Organizations Policy identifies the process, terms and criteria used to consider grant requests. In the 2010/11 fiscal year, 23 grants were given to various organizations throughout the County.

Next deadline: January 31, 2012

Grants to Non-Profit Organizations Policy

Application 2012

Financial Template 2012 Non-Profit Application 

Grants to Non-Profit Organizations Application Helpful Hints

 

Economic Development Grants 

Economic Development Application 2012                                                                              

Economic Development Proposed Budget

For more information contact Colchester Recreation at 897-3155 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Not-for-Profit Insurance Program

This program supports not-for-profit community organizations who require financial assistance to obtain General Liability Insurance.

Next deadline: February 29, 2012

NFP Insurance Funding Application 2012 Feb

Insurance Program Guidelines 2012 Feb

Please contact Craig Burgess for more information.

Community Park Funding Program

This program provides grants to eligible non-profit, community organizations for capital improvements to public, outdoor recreation facilities. Types of projects that may be funded include parks, playgrounds, playing fields, multi-purpose courts, and outdoor rinks.

Next deadline: February 28, 2012

Community Park Funding Program Guidelines (Feb. 2012)

Community Park Funding Program Application (Feb. 2012)


Please contact the Parks and Trails Coordinator for more information.

Community Trail Funding Program

This program supports community organizations in the planning, construction, maintenance, and promotion of public recreational trails.

Next deadline: January 27, 2012

Community Trail Funding Program Guidelines (Jan. 2012)

Community Trail Funding Program Application (Jan. 2012)

Please contact the Parks and Trails Coordinator for more information. 

Kidsport

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Kidsport is a national children's charitable program that helps disadvantaged kids overcome the barriers preventing or limiting their participation in organized sport.

Kidsport Nova Scotia provides funding of up to $300/year/child for sport registration and/or equipment.  In 2012 deadlines are January 1st, March 1st, May 1st, July 1st.

Contact your local Kidsport Chapter Member: Craig Burgess at 897-3181 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Kidsport Application
 

JumpStart

Canadian Tire JumpStart is a community-based charitable program that helps kids in financial need participate in organized sport and recreation.  Deadline for 2012 application is April.   

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