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Trail Maintenance Grant

Funding for trail groups to support routine maintenance and emergency repairs following major damage caused by natural disasters.

  • Provider
    NS Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
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Trail Maintenance Grant

Funding for trail groups to support routine maintenance and emergency repairs following major damage caused by natural disasters.

  • Provider
    NS Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
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Description

The Trail Maintenance Grant supports groups engaged in regular maintenance and provides emergency funding to those that have experienced major trail damage from fire, flooding, and hurricanes.

Eligible Activities:

  • Trail maintenance (surfacing, drainage, vegetation control, signage, fencing, gates, and amenities)
  • Maintenance equipment purchases
  • Repairs and replacement of aging infrastructure, including bridges, culverts, and trail equipment
  • Recovery and repairs following environmental or human-caused disasters, including debris removal and infrastructure replacement

Funding Details:

  • Supports up to 50% of eligible project costs (maximum $1,000 annually for maintenance and aging infrastructure projects)
  • In-kind contributions are accepted
  • Catastrophic event funding is assessed case by case based on need and available funds.
Resources
  • Funder's Website
    • Trail Funding Programs
  • Contact
    • ccthtrailgrants@novascotia.ca
Deadline
  • December 1, 2026
Important Dates
  • Application Deadline
    December 1, 2026
  • Anticipated Open Date
    April 1, 2026
Eligible Applicants
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Community Groups
Funding Details
  • Estimated Amount Per Fund
    Up to $1,000
  • Letter of Intent Required
    No
  • Funding Notes
    • Up to 50% of eligible costs
How to Apply
  • Fund Guidelines
    • Guidelines
  • Online Application
    • Contact Trail Consultant at ccthtrailgrants@novascotia.ca to discuss project, confirm eligibility and received guidance before applying.

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