Funding Opportunities for Impact Organizations
Current Funding Opportunities
Nearly 66% of impact organizations experience a significant barrier in obtaining funding. Sustainable funding allows organizations to continue doing great work in their communities, including delivering and expanding program and service offerings, as well as hiring, training, and retaining staff. Our goal is to increase awareness of different funding streams and to increase access to provincial and federal grants and funding opportunities available to the sector. Below is a list of opportunities that are open for application.
Check back regularly for more funding opportunities.
Community Grants
The Community Grant Program awards up to $25,000 per project to charities, community groups, and organizations for community-based mental health services and supports. The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia’s Call for Community Grants occurs bi-annually in January and July. Since 2006 the Foundation has invested more than $9.45 million in grants to Nova Scotian organizations. Review a list of previously funded projects and organizations here.
2024-25 IMPORTANT DATES
Round 2 Call for Grant Applications: July 4, 2024 – August 15, 2024
Application Deadline: Thursday, August 15, 2024 at noon (12pm)
Project Timeline: This round will fund programs/project activities occurring between October 2024 – September 2025
Decision: All applicants will be notified by mid-October 2024
Grant: Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund
Grant Funding for local action on climate change in Nova Scotia
The Fund will provide non-repayable grants up to 80% of the eligible project costs, and a maximum of $1,000,000 per project.
It aims to supports community efforts to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, or to prepare for and respond to the impacts of a changing climate.
The following groups are eligible to apply:
Nova Scotia municipalities
First Nations bands and tribal councils
Post-secondary institutions
Registered non-profit organizations in Nova Scotia
Open Date: October 17th 2023
Grant: TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
Grant Funding for Registered Charities or Indigenous Organizations
Grant Submissions are by January 15 or July 15, The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs.
Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives. Funding requests are needs based, and there is no set minimum or maximum amount for which you can apply. However, the majority of TD FEF grants are between $2,000 and $8,000.
Closing Date: January 15th or July 15th Annually
Grant: Nova Scotia’s Community Housing Growth Fund (CHGF)
Grant Funding for Black-led, focused, and serving organizations
The Community Housing Growth Fund (CHGF) provides financial resources to support non-profit and co-operative housing in Nova Scotia. It was established by and is funded by the Government of Nova Scotia in response to the 2021 recommendations of the Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission.
The fund provides money, new tools and expertise, enabling community housing providers to increase their supply of affordable housing options.
A portion of this fund is dedicated to subsidizing the growth and development of Black-led, Black-focused, and Black-serving organizations.
Wage Subsidy: Clean Foundation Green Jobs Program
Eligible for for-profit, not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations and groups
Wage subsidy of up to 50% of the salary or $25,000 per intern hired, or up to $32,000 for Indigenous or Disabled Youth.
Grant: The Allstate Foundation of Canada Community Grants
Grant Funding for Registered Charities
We support organizations and initiatives that focus on fostering an environment of inclusion, involvement and empowerment for those who experience barriers to participation – whether it be within their community, career, or personal life.
Our two main pillars are investing in our community through grants and in-kind contributions, and empowering employees to get involved by giving back. Please send funding inquires to [email protected].