The Community Facilities Improvement Program supports community-led repairs and improvements to existing community facilities across Nova Scotia. The program funds projects that enhance public use of facilities and contribute to their long-term sustainability, including building exteriors, interior features and energy efficiency upgrades.

Eligible Projects:

• Exterior facility improvements, such as siding, gutters, roofing, or other projects
• Interior facility improvements, including kitchen upgrades (large appliances eligible only as part of larger kitchen renovation, subject to departmental approval)
• Improvements related to the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations, including electrical upgrades
• Improvements to building efficiency, such as insulation, windows, doors, or heat pumps

* If you are applying for energy efficiency upgrades, such as heat pumps, you are strongly encouraged to contact Efficiency NS to determine if you can get a rebate.

** For projects that are primarily accessibility improvements, the applicant should apply to the Community ACCESS-Ability Program.

Project Requirements:

• Projects must have defined start and completion dates
• Applicants must comply with all necessary legislative requirements including the Fire Safety Act, Building Code Act, Accessibility Act and Heritage Property Act
• Organizations must submit final reports within 30 days of project completion, including invoices, proof of payment and images of completed work

Ineligible:

• New construction or improvements to new construction/extensions
• Paving or general landscaping projects
• Application preparation costs
• Items not directly related to physical structure (generators, solar panels, seating, storage)
• Public wharfs, playground equipment, parks, trails