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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 2009/10 fiscal year, 25 grants were given to various organizations throughout the County.

Next deadline: January 31, 2011

Grants to Non-profit Organizations Policy
Grants for Non-Profit Organization Application
Economic Development Grants

Not-for-Profit Insurance Program

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

Next deadline: October 15, 2010

Insurance Not-for-Profit Funding Guidelines February 2010
Insurance Not-for-Profit Funding Application February 2010

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: September 15, 2010

Community Park Funding Program Guidelines (169.55 kB)
Community Park Funding Program Application (173.44 kB)

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 28, 2011

Community Trail Funding Program Guidelines (215.38 kB)
Community Trail Funding Program Application (173.99 kB)

Please contact the Parks and Trails Coordinator for more information. 

Kidsport

altKidsport 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.

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

JumpStart

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

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