New to the Funding Database
Economic Development Funding and Info Session
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- Community Economic Development Fund closes on April 30th and again in four months.
- There is an information session for the Community Economic Development Fund on April 18th at 10:00 am. Please register here.
- Tourism NS Emerging Destinations Program is open.
Funding for First Responders & GMF Info Session
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- Green Municipal Fund is Hosting a webinar on April 11 about implementing multi-solving in your sustainability project, click here to register.
- Safe Communities First Responder Program has been added to the database and is open for applications.
3 Programs Added, Including a Net Zero Accelerator Program
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- Quest Canada has announced a Pan-Atlantic Net-zero Community Accelerator Program.
- The Innoweave program has been added to the database.
- The McConnell Foundation Grants have been added to the database.
- The Department of Canadian Heritage has consolidated two programs, the Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program and the Anti-Racism Action Program, under a single program.
3 New Opportunities & 2 Information sessions for Solar and Healthcare Recruitment
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- Tourism Digital Assistance Program has re-opened for applications.
- Nova Scotia Mineral Resources Development Fund Communities Grant has been added to the database.
- Telus Community Board Grant has been added to the database.
- Community Solar Program is holding a webinar.
- Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment Community Fund is holding an information session, seeking participation in the program.
5 Funding Opportunities Open!
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- Community Solar Program now open.
- Seed Funding now open.
- Community Health Boards Wellness Funds are now open.
- Green Jobs Internship Program and Science Horizons Internship Program are open.
- Environmental Damages Fund will re-open in March.
Funding Information Sessions & Engagement
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- Rural Transit Planning and Design Stream webinar: English March 5, French March 6.
- FCM, Green Municipal Fund, Community Efficiency Financing webinar: March 28.
- The NS Dept of ECC is seeking input for the Climate Funding Navigator position.
- A survey will remain active until March 8th. It should take around 10 minutes to complete.
- A conversation over Zoom will take place on March 6th, to discuss a challenges and opportunities to strengthen the climate funding process.
- Information previously collected via email by NSFM's Fund Navigator will be forwarded to ECC through an aggregated report. This report will include barriers encountered by municipalities during the completion of funding applications.
Programs with Continuous Intakes
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Please explore these funding programs that have a continuous intake:
- Legacy Fund
- Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program
- Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
- Green Municipal Fund
- Natural Asset Management Road Map
- Green Freight Program
- Efficiency Nova Scotia Rebates
- Mitacs Municipal Support
- Farm Credit Canada Community Fund
- Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities
- PACE Programs
- 2Billion Trees
- Thriving Forests
- Rink Efficiency Rebates
- Zero Emission Transit Fund
- Community Transportation Assistance Program
- Municipal Efficiency Fund & Municipal Adoption Fund
- ACOA Innovative Communities Fund & Community Capacity Fund
- Civil Forfeiture Grant Program
- Public Policy and Governance Internship Program
- Affordable Housing and Innovation Fund
- Smoke-Free Outdoor Spaces Signage Grant Fund
Green Municipal Fund Webinar
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Join FCM on February 22 at 1 p.m. ET for a free webinar detailing the Green Municipal Fund’s (GMF) newly updated funding offers. You’ll hear from GMF staff on what’s changed, how to apply and how the new funding can benefit your community. Sign up here.