Grants for Nova Scotia
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KidSport Nova Scotia
- Application Deadline:
January 2, March 2, May 4, June 1, July 2, August 3, September 1, October 1, and November 2, 2026
KidSport Nova Scotia provides grants to children from families in Nova Scotia facing financial barriers so they can participate in registered sport programs and experience the lifelong benefits of…
Atlantic Lottery Sponsorship Program
- Application Deadline:
March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1, annually
The Atlantic Lottery supports organizations in the Canadian Atlantic region, including New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Atlantic…
Dayforce Cares
- Application Deadline:
- Applications accepted March 1-14, June 1-14, September 1-14 and December 1-14, annually
Dayforce Cares aims to improve the quality of life in the company's communities by providing financial assistance to individuals and families in need.
The program provides grants for basic…
George W. Wilson & Teresa Madelyn (Merriam) Wilson Foundation
- Application Deadline:
August 31, 2026
The George W. Wilson & Teresa Madelyn (Merriam) Wilson Foundation seeks to enhance the lives of people living in communities across Atlantic Canada.
The Foundation invests in…
The Cyrus Eaton Foundation
- Application Deadline:
April 15 and September 15, annually
- Grant Range:
- $1000 - $5000
The Cyrus Eaton Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in northeast Ohio in the U.S. and in Pugwash, Nova Scotia, Canada.
The Foundation provides funding in the following…
CN Stronger Communities Fund
- Application Deadline:
- Donations: January 1 - March 31 and July 1 - September 30, annually
- Sponsorships: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from January 1 to November 30, annually
The CN Stronger Communities Fund is committed to helping build safer, stronger communities by providing support in the communities…
Gordon Foundation for Children and Youth
- Application Deadline:
Doctor Gerald Gordon Memorial Award: Nominations due January 31, annually
Speakers Program and Special Projects: March 31, September 30, and December 31, annually
The Gordon Foundation for Children and Youth funds initiatives that improve the mental and emotional well-being of children and youth in Nova Scotia.
Support is provided through the…
Halifax Foundation
- Application Deadline:
February 1, May 1, and October 1, annually
The Halifax Foundation aims to improve the quality of life in the Halifax Regional Municipality of Nova Scotia.
Support is provided for endeavors in the areas of:
- arts and…
TELUS Friendly Future Foundation/TELUS Community Grants
- Application Deadline:
- Community Board Grants and international grants: varies by geographic scope/Telus Community Board
- Indigenous Communities Fund: Applications accepted from February 4 - March 4 and September 10 - October 7, 2026, or until the first 200 applicants are received in each application period.
TELUS provides support to positively impact the local communities served by the company.
