CFNS VISIONS Fund

Supports initiatives in Nova Scotia that strengthen inclusion and opportunity for people facing significant challenges, as well as innovative educational programs and teaching methods.

The CFNS VISIONS Fund supports initiatives, programs and projects that make Nova Scotia a better place to live and learn.

The fund has two priorities:

Inclusion and opportunity: Initiatives that support individuals who have encountered significant challenges in life, including underserved and under-resourced communities and people facing health problems, food insecurity, housing instability or other substantial needs.
Innovative education: Innovative and creative educational programs or teaching methods offered by universities, colleges or non-traditional post-secondary organizations, particularly those supporting individuals facing significant challenges.

Projects must be delivered in Nova Scotia and may be new or ongoing.

Ineligible activities:

Projects must align with a VISIONS Fund priority.
Projects must be delivered in Nova Scotia.
The application must come from the applicant's governing body or include a letter of permission from the qualified donee.
Projects may be new or ongoing.
Multi-year projects of up to three years may be considered where there is a plan for ongoing evaluation and sustainability.

Application Deadline
October 9, 2026
Period of Performance
The majority of 2026 grant funding must be spent by December 31, 2027. Multi-year grants may be awarded for up to three years, with annual funding.
Anticipated Open Date
September 8, 2026

Total Available Funding
$163,000
Estimated Amount Per Fund
Up to $40,000
Letter of Intent Required
Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI).
Funding Notes
- CFNS accepts multi-year funding requests but expects to make fewer multi-year commitments with 2026 funding because of existing multi-year commitments.
- The fund can support programs and projects as well as the real costs of doing the work, including staff wages and other core organizational expenses.