New to the Funding Portal
New to the Portal: Off-Highway Vehicle Infrastructure Fund
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NS Department of Natural Resources and Renewables provides funding for the development, planning, design and maintenance of off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails and riding areas across Nova Scotia through the Off-Highway Vehicle Infrastructure Fund - Trails.
EOI Deadline: November 1, 2026
Open to:
- Registered charities
- Municipalities
- First Nations
- Non-profit organizations
New to the Portal: Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada
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EcoAction Stream 2: Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada, funded by the Canada Water Agency, supports innovative projects that improve freshwater quality and ecosystem health, advance freshwater-related circular economy opportunities, and strengthen freshwater data and management across Canada.
Deadline: September 21, 2026
Open to:
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Municipal and local governments
- Research, academic and educational institutions
- For-profit organizations with less than 100 employees
- Indigenous organizations, governments, boards, commissions, communities, associations and authorities
New to the Portal: Climate Ready Infrastructure Support
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The Climate Ready Infrastructure Support (CRIS) program, offered by the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) in partnership with the Canadian Urban Institute, is now accepting applications from eligible fire departments and municipalities.
Deadline: September 30, 2026
Open to:
- Fire departments with communities of approximately 30,000 or less
- Regional municipalities with communities of approximately 30,000 or less
Update to the Portal: Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
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The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) has been updated, with changes to eligible projects and the current funding period.
The CCSF is currently accepting applications for projects with eligible expenses incurred between April 1, 2026, and March 31, 2028, while funding remains available.
Key changes include:
- Planning and feasibility studies are no longer accepted, including infrastructure planning and design documents, feasibility studies and facility assessments.
- Construction projects are no longer accepted, although exceptional circumstances may apply. Applicants should contact a CCSF program advisor before applying if their project involves construction.
- Funding continues to support renovations and the purchase and installation of specialized equipment for arts and heritage cultural spaces.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis while funding remains available.
- The program is highly competitive, and applicants are encouraged to contact their regional CCSF advisor before submitting an application.
- Special consideration may be given to projects from rural and remote areas and Indigenous, underrepresented or equity communities and groups.
Municipalities remain eligible to apply, provided they have historically demonstrated a commitment to arts or heritage activities.
Review the updated program information and confirm your project's eligibility with a CCSF program advisor before applying.
New to the Portal: Innovation Ecosystem Enablers
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Through the Energy Innovation Program – Innovation Ecosystem Enablers, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) supports the development and expansion of shared energy technology testing facilities that help Canadian innovators validate and commercialize clean energy solutions.
Deadline: ongoing intake
Open to:
- First Nations
- Municipalities
- Non-profit Organizations
- Municipal-owned Organizations
- Research Organization
New to the Portal: Cooperation with the Community Sector
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Canadian Heritage supports organizations working to strengthen the vitality and development of Canada’s official-language minority communities through activities, services, partnerships and community projects.
Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life: Programming Funding supports ongoing activities and operating costs that contribute to long-term community development.
Deadline: September 21, 2026
Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life: Project Funding supports one-time, innovative projects that address current or emerging community needs.
Letter of Intent deadline: September 1, 2026
New to the Portal: Resilient Communities Through FireSmart (RCF)
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The Resilient Communities Through FireSmart (RCF) Program provides funding to help Nova Scotia municipalities strengthen wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts. As part of a federal-provincial initiative, the program supports community capacity building, governance, training, and FireSmart projects that reduce wildfire risk and improve community resilience.
Deadline: August 28, 2026
Open to:
- Nova Scotia Municipalities
- Nova Scotia Municipal Units
Information Session: BCSF - Local Impact Stream
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The Build Communities Strong Fund - Local Impact initiative is designed to help communities enhance the public spaces and systems Atlantic Canadians use every day by supporting a wide range of regionally significant infrastructure projects that improve community spaces and increase climate resiliency. Register for a session here.
- English Session: Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Atlantic)
- French Session: Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Atlantic)
