New to the Funding Database

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.

NEW! Tourism Sprint Program – Destination Canada has launched a national cost-sharing program to support innovative short-term tourism projects.
- Deadline: Expression of Interest – September 12, 2025; full applications – October 1, 2025.
Recreation Trail Expansion Grant & Off-Highway Infrastructure Fund trail funding package is now open, supporting both trail expansion and OHV infrastructure projects.
- Deadline: Expression of Interest – November 1, 2025; Application – February 1, 2026.
Trail Infrastructure Webinar Series: To support trail funding applicants, CCTH is hosting webinars this fall:
- Need Capital Funding for Your Trail? – September 12, at noon, register here
- Beavers, Birds, and Turtles, Oh My! – September 19, at noon, register here
- Developing Recreation Trails in Nova Scotia AKA "The Trails Manual" – September 26, at noon, register here
- Ugh! How Do I Fill This Out? – October 1, at noon, register here
- Trail Grant Forms Q&A – October 8, at noon, register here
Local Food Infrastructure Fund is now open.
- Deadline: September 19, 2025

New funding opportunities added to the database:
- 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.

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