Sport Nova Scotia
Community grants supporting traditionally underrepresented communities' participation in community-based sport programming across Nova Scotia.

Active

Deadline: Ongoing intake

Sport Fund (Community Sport)

Sport Nova Scotia
Community grants supporting quality, sustainable community sport programs through program-tied equipment purchases, programming enhancements and leadership development.

Active

Deadline: Ongoing intake

Planning Assistance Program

NS Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Provincial grants assisting organizations and municipalities with professional planning, design, and research for sport and recreation facilities.

Active

Deadline: September 30, 2026

Recreation Community Development Grant

NS Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Provincial grants supporting recreation and physical activity initiatives that respond to community priorities and Nova Scotia's Shared Strategy for Recreation.

Closed

Deadline: December 1, 2025

Community Tree Grants

Tree Canada
National grants supporting community tree planting and greening projects on school grounds, in communities and for food security initiatives across Canada.

Closed

Deadline: December 1, 2025

Active Communities Fund

NS Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Provincial funding up to $25,000 for communities and $5,000 for organizations to support initiatives that encourage movement, particularly for less active populations.

Closed

Deadline: May 31, 2026

Recreation Facility Development Grant

NS Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Provincial funding up to $150,000 for recreation facility projects over $30,000. Supports development, upgrades and repairs of recreation facilities.

Closed

Deadline: February 14, 2026

Community Recreation Capital Grant

NS Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Provincial funding up to $8,000 for small-scale recreation capital projects under $30,000. Supports facility renovations, equipment and improvements.

Closed

Deadline: December 1, 2025

Community ACCESS-Ability Program

NS Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Provincial cost-sharing grants for accessibility improvements to community facilities, helping organizations remove barriers and create more inclusive spaces.

Closed

Deadline: February 14, 2026

Recreational Trail Expansion Program

NS Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Capital funding to municipalities and registered non-profits to develop new trails, expand existing networks, or make significant infrastructure upgrades.

Forecasted

Deadline: November 1, 2026

Trail Maintenance Grant

NS Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Funding for trail groups to support routine maintenance and emergency repairs following major damage caused by natural disasters.

Active

Deadline: December 1, 2026

FCC AgriSpirit Fund

Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Funding for capital projects that enrich life in rural communities with populations under 150,000. Eligible applicants can receive $10,000–$25,000.

Closed

Deadline: June 30, 2025

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