New to the Funding Portal
Program Update: Build Communities Strong Fund – Direct Delivery
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Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada has opened the application portal for shovel-ready projects under the Build Communities Strong Fund – Direct Delivery stream. Eligible projects must be ready to begin construction before the end of 2026. Applications are due July 15, 2026 (or August 12, 2026 for Indigenous and territorial applicants).
Projects that are not yet shovel-ready may still be submitted as an Expression of Interest for future consideration.
New to the Portal: OHPR Community Fund
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The OHPR Community Fund supports community-led projects that recruit, welcome, and retain healthcare professionals in Nova Scotia. Funding is available for initiatives that improve recruitment efforts, reduce social and cultural barriers, and create welcoming communities. Priority is given to projects that provide orientation and settlement supports for healthcare professionals, particularly internationally educated healthcare professionals (IEHPs), and address communities with the greatest recruitment needs.
Open to:
- Municipalities
- Registered non-profit organizations
- Other eligible community organizations in Nova Scotia
Deadline: July 16, 2026
New to the Portal: Biodiversity Restoration Initiative
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Tree Canada’s Biodiversity Restoration Initiative is a national effort to help reverse biodiversity loss by planting native and climate-adapted trees and plants in ecologically significant areas. By working with Indigenous communities, landowners, forestry experts, and other partners, Tree Canada supports projects that restore natural habitats, protect Species at Risk, improve ecosystem connectivity, and strengthen long-term ecological resilience.
Open to:
- Indigenous communities and organizations
- Municipalities and landowners
- Non-profits and conservation organizations
- Qualified forestry contractors
Deadline: Ongoing intake
New to the Portal: Event and Youth Initiative Grants
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Canadian Race Relations Foundation Event and Youth Initiative Grants provide up to $10,000 in funding for community events and youth-led or youth-focused initiatives that promote anti-racism, cultural diversity, inclusion, intercultural dialogue, and community capacity-building.
Open to:
- Canadian registered charities, Canadian non-profit organizations, and associations
- First Nations, Inuit and Métis organizations
- Municipalities, provincial institutions, boards of education, schools, colleges and universities
- Grassroots groups or grassroots organizations
- Student groups as recognized by their affiliated University or College
- Labour organizations
Deadline: July 13, 2026
New to the Portal: Process and Technology Testing Facilities
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Natural Resources Canada's Innovation Ecosystem Enablers: Process & Tech Testing Facilities supports projects that strengthen Canada's energy innovation ecosystem and accelerate the transition of innovative energy solutions from development to deployment.
Open to:
- Canadian for-profit and non-profit organizations
- Academic institutions
- Utilities
- Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments
- Indigenous governments, communities, councils, and organizations
Deadline: Ongoing intake
New to the Portal: Capacity Development Partner Grants
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The Capacity Development Partner Grants program supports organizations that deliver technical training and capacity-building activities for local governments. Through GMF’s Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative, funding is available to design and deliver training that helps municipalities and Indigenous communities assess climate risks, integrate adaptation into plans and systems, implement climate resilience projects, and explore innovative approaches to financing adaptation initiatives.
Open to:
- Non-profit organizations
- Research organizations
- First Nations
- Municipalities (qualified local governments)
Expression of interest deadline: July 21, 2026
Program Update: Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH)
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The Green Municipal Fund’s Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH) initiative is preparing to reopen pre-construction grant funding for affordable housing retrofit projects. While funding for capital and pilot projects remains closed, a full program update is expected in summer 2026, including details on eligibility, grant amounts, and application timelines.
In the meantime, municipalities and housing providers can continue to access SAH’s free planning, training, and technical support services. Municipal, non-profit, and co-operative housing providers can learn more about the updated funding, eligibility requirements, and available technical support during a free webinar:
Now Open: Build Communities Strong Fund – Local Impact Stream
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Build Communities Strong Fund – Local Impact Stream: ACOA funding of up to $1 million for small-scale community infrastructure projects that improve public spaces, community assets, and climate resilience across Atlantic Canada.
Open to:
- Indigenous governments
- Indigenous-led not-for-profit organizations
- Municipal governments
- Regional governments and agencies
- Municipal-owned organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Community-based organizations
Application deadline: Continuous intake
