Cyber Security Cooperation Program – New to the Database! Provides time-limited grants to strengthen Canada’s cyber resilience, including municipal cyber-security projects.
Deadline: September 25, 2025
Powering the Future: Solid-State Hydrogen Storage for Military Platforms – New to the Database! Competitive funding challenge through Defence IDEaS to develop safe and efficient hydrogen storage technologies. Municipalities are eligible but best positioned through partnerships with local research institutions or companies.
Deadline: October 22, 2025
Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) – Coming Soon! A new 10-year federal-provincial funding agreement with $171 million in federal support for Nova Scotia. CHIF will fund housing and enabling infrastructure such as water and wastewater systems.
Federal share: up to 40%
Provincial share: up to 33.33%
Notably, CHIF allows 100% federal stacking, unlike previous programs.
Launch expected early 2026.
NEW! Trail Maintenance Grant
Details
New funding opportunity added to the database. Not directly applicable for municipalities, but could be useful if they partner with local nonprofits or registered charities:
Trail Maintenance Grant: Supports community groups with trail upkeep, infrastructure repairs and emergency restoration. Covers up to 50% of costs. Applications open April 1 – December 1, 2025.
Digital Citizen Contribution Program: Funding from Canadian Heritage to counter online disinformation and harmful content. Awards up to $380,000 per project. Deadline: August 22, 2025 (currently closed; next intake TBD).
Indo-Pacific Regional Connectivity Envelope: Global Affairs Canada funding for Canadian organizations to deliver events, training, research and cultural/Indigenous initiatives with an Indo-Pacific partner. Municipalities cannot apply as leads but may participate through eligible partners. Grants range from $20,000 to $250,000. Deadline: September 18, 2025.
TD Ready Commitment: TD Bank Group provides community funding from $1,000 to over $1M for initiatives under four drivers: Connected Communities, Vibrant Planet, Financial Security and Better Health. Deadline: Applications accepted year-round, reviewed quarterly.
Atlantic Lottery – Community Initiatives Sponsorship: Sponsorship support for festivals, cultural celebrations and civic/charitable events across Atlantic Canada. Funding typically starts at $2,500. Quarterly deadlines: Dec 1, Mar 1, Jun 1, Sep 1.
UPDATE! Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development Program
