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Morning on Lochiel Lake
Dublin Shore Wharf
Woolen Mill, Barrington
The Funding Portal is Now Live!
The Funding Portal is Now Live!

Morning on Lochiel Lake

Coastal Planning Support Program

Dublin Shore Wharf

Coastal Planning Support Program
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Lunch & Learn Series - New Perspectives, Delivered Monthly

Woolen Mill, Barrington

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We connect municipalities with each other, with other organizations, other levels of government, and other provincial associations.

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We share best practices, explore creative solutions, and highlight new opportunities.

Latest Updates/News

  • Municipal Observer Winter 2025

    Municipal Observer Winter 2025

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    08 December 2025
    Explore the Winter 2025 Edition Dive into thoughtful analysis, community perspectives, and timely municipal updates. This issue brings forward the ideas and stories shaping local leadership across Nova Scotia.Read More

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  • The Funding Portal is Now Live!

    The Funding Portal is Now Live!

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    12 November 2025
    The Municipal Funding Database you've been using is now a full Funding Portal – and we launched it today at nsfunding.ca. The Funding Portal is Now Live! We rebuilt it from the ground up to make finding funding faster. The portal launches with 100+ p...

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  • Municipalities Invited to Apply for Coastal Planning Support Funding

    Municipalities Invited to Apply for Coastal Planning Support Funding

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    03 November 2025
    CPSP Press Release   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: November 3, 2025 Municipalities Invited to Apply for Coastal Planning Support Funding Halifax, NS — The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) is inviting municipalities to apply for support thro...

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Latest Funding Updates

  • New to the Portal: Workforce Development Funding

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    20 January 2026
    • Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages: Federal salary subsidies for employers creating short-term bilingual jobs for youth ages 15-30. Non-profits may receive up to 70% of employment costs; public or private sector organizations (including mun
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  • Webinar: Collaborating for Climate Adaptation Planning

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    13 January 2026
    • Green Municipal Fund (GMF) is hosting a webinar on collaboration for municipal climate adaptation planning. The session explores how working with external partners – neighbouring municipalities, Indigenous communities, equity-deserving groups, and lo
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  • Webinar: Preparing for a Build Canada Homes (BCH) proposal

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    07 January 2026
    • Build Canada Homes (BCH) is hosting a regional webinar to support organizations interested in partnering with BCH to increase affordable housing supply across Canada. BCH recently opened its online portal for affordable housing proposals and is curre
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