Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities

As the Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing (DMAH) prepares to release capital grant applications for municipalities this spring, we invite you to learn more about these programs, which include the Flood Risk Infrastructure Program, Provincial Capital Assistance Program, Community Works, Beautification & Streetscape Program and the Emergency Service Provider Fund.

DMAH staff will provide brief program overviews along with guidelines for completing applications.

As well, this webinar will provide information on operating grants administered by DMAH, such as Municipal Financial Capacity Grant, Grant In Lieu of Property Taxes, Farmland Grant, Fire Protection and Municipal/Village HST Offset Program.

If you are interested in attending this important session, please contact Debbie Nielsen at NSFM by Tuesday, February 2 for a link to the webina

Join representatives from Staples Business Advantage as they provide an overview of the purchasing opportunities available through our trade compliant programs. Register here: https://municipalnl-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/4916116711710/WN_zFQxKfEOSoeImdDeos5ZLg

Joint webinar by NSFM and AMANS

Thursday, February 18^th, 2020 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. via zoom 

Join NATIONAL Public Relations for this 90 minute session. Their media experts will take you through the current media landscape and best practices when conducting media interviews, specifically in the new virtual environment. They will also outline the role of staff in briefing council for media and how to develop and stay on message.  

Facilitator: Tara Wickwire, Associate Vice-President, Marketing and Brand Strategy, NATIONAL Public Relations 

Fee:     Early Bird Registration: $125 prior to February 4^th   

$150 after February 4^th 

Click HERE to register 

Once you have registered, a calendar appointment with a zoom link for the session will be sent to you.  

Cancellation policy: If you wish to cancel your registration, in order to receive a full refund you must provide an email in writing to  before Monday, February 8, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. Cancellations received after this deadline will be subject to the full fee and substitution only.