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The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) stands as the collective voice for municipalities in the province, a non-profit organization representing over 370 municipally elected officials and all 49 municipalities.https://nsfm.ca/
📌 3 funding programs just added or updated on the NS Funding Portal
✔️ Recreation Facility Development Grant | Deadline Feb 14
✔️ EV Test Drives & Charging Education | Deadline Feb 19
✔️ Electrify NS MHZEV Rebate | Rolling intake
All open to municipalities and to non-profits.
✔️ Recreation Facility Development Grant | Deadline Feb 14
✔️ EV Test Drives & Charging Education | Deadline Feb 19
✔️ Electrify NS MHZEV Rebate | Rolling intake
All open to municipalities and to non-profits.
January 12, 2026 at 11:33 AM
📌 3 funding programs just added or updated on the NS Funding Portal
✔️ Recreation Facility Development Grant | Deadline Feb 14
✔️ EV Test Drives & Charging Education | Deadline Feb 19
✔️ Electrify NS MHZEV Rebate | Rolling intake
All open to municipalities and to non-profits.
✔️ Recreation Facility Development Grant | Deadline Feb 14
✔️ EV Test Drives & Charging Education | Deadline Feb 19
✔️ Electrify NS MHZEV Rebate | Rolling intake
All open to municipalities and to non-profits.
2 webinars for municipalities:
🏠 Build Canada Homes — Jan 8 | 2–3 pm
What they fund + portal walkthrough + what makes a strong proposal
🌧️ Co-operators Resilience Acceleration Lab — Jan 15 | 1 pm
Climate-resilient infrastructure overview
Details: https://loom.ly/31-fkZ8
🏠 Build Canada Homes — Jan 8 | 2–3 pm
What they fund + portal walkthrough + what makes a strong proposal
🌧️ Co-operators Resilience Acceleration Lab — Jan 15 | 1 pm
Climate-resilient infrastructure overview
Details: https://loom.ly/31-fkZ8
January 7, 2026 at 6:35 PM
2 webinars for municipalities:
🏠 Build Canada Homes — Jan 8 | 2–3 pm
What they fund + portal walkthrough + what makes a strong proposal
🌧️ Co-operators Resilience Acceleration Lab — Jan 15 | 1 pm
Climate-resilient infrastructure overview
Details: https://loom.ly/31-fkZ8
🏠 Build Canada Homes — Jan 8 | 2–3 pm
What they fund + portal walkthrough + what makes a strong proposal
🌧️ Co-operators Resilience Acceleration Lab — Jan 15 | 1 pm
Climate-resilient infrastructure overview
Details: https://loom.ly/31-fkZ8
📢 Two federal programs open in January:
📍 CanExport Community Investments – up to $500K for FDI attraction (Jan 5–30)
📍 Multiculturalism & Anti-Racism Events – up to $100K per event (Jan 7–Feb 18)
Details in Nova Scotia Funding Portal
📍 CanExport Community Investments – up to $500K for FDI attraction (Jan 5–30)
📍 Multiculturalism & Anti-Racism Events – up to $100K per event (Jan 7–Feb 18)
Details in Nova Scotia Funding Portal
January 7, 2026 at 12:20 PM
📢 Two federal programs open in January:
📍 CanExport Community Investments – up to $500K for FDI attraction (Jan 5–30)
📍 Multiculturalism & Anti-Racism Events – up to $100K per event (Jan 7–Feb 18)
Details in Nova Scotia Funding Portal
📍 CanExport Community Investments – up to $500K for FDI attraction (Jan 5–30)
📍 Multiculturalism & Anti-Racism Events – up to $100K per event (Jan 7–Feb 18)
Details in Nova Scotia Funding Portal
Happy New Year from #NSFM
#HappyNewYear #NewYear2026 #CheersToTheNewYear #NSFM2026 #Welcome2026 #NewYearWishes #CelebrateNewYear #FreshStart #NSFMNewYear #NewYearJoy
#HappyNewYear #NewYear2026 #CheersToTheNewYear #NSFM2026 #Welcome2026 #NewYearWishes #CelebrateNewYear #FreshStart #NSFMNewYear #NewYearJoy
January 1, 2026 at 11:01 AM
✨ As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect with gratitude on the year past and look forward with hope to the year ahead.
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful New Year’s Eve—and all the best in 2026! 🎆🥂
#HappyNewYear #Goodbye2025 #Hello2026 #NSFM
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful New Year’s Eve—and all the best in 2026! 🎆🥂
#HappyNewYear #Goodbye2025 #Hello2026 #NSFM
December 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
✨ As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect with gratitude on the year past and look forward with hope to the year ahead.
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful New Year’s Eve—and all the best in 2026! 🎆🥂
#HappyNewYear #Goodbye2025 #Hello2026 #NSFM
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful New Year’s Eve—and all the best in 2026! 🎆🥂
#HappyNewYear #Goodbye2025 #Hello2026 #NSFM
NSFM will be Closed for the holidays We will re-open on January 5, 2026
#NSFMHolidayClosure #NSFMClosed #HolidayBreak #HappyHolidays #SeeYouIn2026 #HolidayHours #OfficeClosed #ReopeningJanuary5 #SeasonalClosure #NSFMNotice #NSFM
#NSFMHolidayClosure #NSFMClosed #HolidayBreak #HappyHolidays #SeeYouIn2026 #HolidayHours #OfficeClosed #ReopeningJanuary5 #SeasonalClosure #NSFMNotice #NSFM
December 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
NSFM will be Closed for the holidays We will re-open on January 5, 2026
#NSFMHolidayClosure #NSFMClosed #HolidayBreak #HappyHolidays #SeeYouIn2026 #HolidayHours #OfficeClosed #ReopeningJanuary5 #SeasonalClosure #NSFMNotice #NSFM
#NSFMHolidayClosure #NSFMClosed #HolidayBreak #HappyHolidays #SeeYouIn2026 #HolidayHours #OfficeClosed #ReopeningJanuary5 #SeasonalClosure #NSFMNotice #NSFM
Enjoy Boxing Day from #NSFM
#BoxingDayDealsNS #ShoppingSpree #FestiveFindsNS #BoxingDayBargains #RetailTherapyNS #DiscoverDealsNS #ShopAndSaveNS #BoxingDayDelights #SeasonalSavingsNS
#BoxingDayDealsNS #ShoppingSpree #FestiveFindsNS #BoxingDayBargains #RetailTherapyNS #DiscoverDealsNS #ShopAndSaveNS #BoxingDayDelights #SeasonalSavingsNS
December 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Happy Holidays from #NSFM
#FestiveCheerNS #HolidayJoyHalifax #SeasonsGreetingsNS #CelebrateInHalifax #JoyfulNovaScotia #WinterWondersNS #HappyHolidaysHalifax #MerryAndBrightNS #CheersToTheSeason #HalifaxHolidays
#FestiveCheerNS #HolidayJoyHalifax #SeasonsGreetingsNS #CelebrateInHalifax #JoyfulNovaScotia #WinterWondersNS #HappyHolidaysHalifax #MerryAndBrightNS #CheersToTheSeason #HalifaxHolidays
December 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
NSFM will be Closed for the holidays We will re-open on January 5, 2026
#NSFMHolidayClosure #NSFMClosed #HolidayBreak #HappyHolidays #SeeYouIn2026 #HolidayHours #OfficeClosed #ReopeningJanuary5 #SeasonalClosure #NSFMNotice #NSFM
#NSFMHolidayClosure #NSFMClosed #HolidayBreak #HappyHolidays #SeeYouIn2026 #HolidayHours #OfficeClosed #ReopeningJanuary5 #SeasonalClosure #NSFMNotice #NSFM
December 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
NSFM will be Closed for the holidays We will re-open on January 5, 2026
#NSFMHolidayClosure #NSFMClosed #HolidayBreak #HappyHolidays #SeeYouIn2026 #HolidayHours #OfficeClosed #ReopeningJanuary5 #SeasonalClosure #NSFMNotice #NSFM
#NSFMHolidayClosure #NSFMClosed #HolidayBreak #HappyHolidays #SeeYouIn2026 #HolidayHours #OfficeClosed #ReopeningJanuary5 #SeasonalClosure #NSFMNotice #NSFM
🚨 Now Open: Two grants with January deadlines
EcoAction Community Program (Stream 2)
📅 Deadline: Jan 20, 2026
Connect2 Program
📅 Deadline: Jan 9, 2026
Worth a quick look if you’re working on active transportation or freshwater/climate projects.
#Funding #NovaScotia #Municipalities
EcoAction Community Program (Stream 2)
📅 Deadline: Jan 20, 2026
Connect2 Program
📅 Deadline: Jan 9, 2026
Worth a quick look if you’re working on active transportation or freshwater/climate projects.
#Funding #NovaScotia #Municipalities
December 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🚨 Now Open: Two grants with January deadlines
EcoAction Community Program (Stream 2)
📅 Deadline: Jan 20, 2026
Connect2 Program
📅 Deadline: Jan 9, 2026
Worth a quick look if you’re working on active transportation or freshwater/climate projects.
#Funding #NovaScotia #Municipalities
EcoAction Community Program (Stream 2)
📅 Deadline: Jan 20, 2026
Connect2 Program
📅 Deadline: Jan 9, 2026
Worth a quick look if you’re working on active transportation or freshwater/climate projects.
#Funding #NovaScotia #Municipalities
We observe 10 December as International Human Rights Day – the day we commemorate dignity and equality for all.
#HumanRightsDay #DignityAndEquality #HumanRightsForAll #StandUpForRights #EqualityForAll #JusticeAndFreedom #GlobalHumanRights #December10 #ProtectHumanRights #HumanRights2025 #NSFM
#HumanRightsDay #DignityAndEquality #HumanRightsForAll #StandUpForRights #EqualityForAll #JusticeAndFreedom #GlobalHumanRights #December10 #ProtectHumanRights #HumanRights2025 #NSFM
December 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
We observe 10 December as International Human Rights Day – the day we commemorate dignity and equality for all.
#HumanRightsDay #DignityAndEquality #HumanRightsForAll #StandUpForRights #EqualityForAll #JusticeAndFreedom #GlobalHumanRights #December10 #ProtectHumanRights #HumanRights2025 #NSFM
#HumanRightsDay #DignityAndEquality #HumanRightsForAll #StandUpForRights #EqualityForAll #JusticeAndFreedom #GlobalHumanRights #December10 #ProtectHumanRights #HumanRights2025 #NSFM
🏫Two Important Grants for Community Building Repairs & Improvements!
➡️ Community ACCESS-Ability: accessibility upgrades (up to $50K)
➡️ Facilities Improvement: general repairs (up to $50K)
Deadline for both: February 14, 2026
Full details: 🔗nsfunding.ca
➡️ Community ACCESS-Ability: accessibility upgrades (up to $50K)
➡️ Facilities Improvement: general repairs (up to $50K)
Deadline for both: February 14, 2026
Full details: 🔗nsfunding.ca
December 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
🏫Two Important Grants for Community Building Repairs & Improvements!
➡️ Community ACCESS-Ability: accessibility upgrades (up to $50K)
➡️ Facilities Improvement: general repairs (up to $50K)
Deadline for both: February 14, 2026
Full details: 🔗nsfunding.ca
➡️ Community ACCESS-Ability: accessibility upgrades (up to $50K)
➡️ Facilities Improvement: general repairs (up to $50K)
Deadline for both: February 14, 2026
Full details: 🔗nsfunding.ca
We recognize Dec. 6 as National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, where we take time to honour those women who have lost their lives to acts of violence.
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen #ViolencePrevention #WomenDeserveSafety #December6 #StopGenderBasedViolence #NSFM
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen #ViolencePrevention #WomenDeserveSafety #December6 #StopGenderBasedViolence #NSFM
December 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We recognize Dec. 6 as National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, where we take time to honour those women who have lost their lives to acts of violence.
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen #ViolencePrevention #WomenDeserveSafety #December6 #StopGenderBasedViolence #NSFM
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen #ViolencePrevention #WomenDeserveSafety #December6 #StopGenderBasedViolence #NSFM
The best investments we make are in people. Wage subsidies + grants to invest in the next generation just added to the Portal:
→ Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
→ Student Work Placement Program
→ McConnell Foundation Grants
Explore them at nsfunding.ca
→ Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
→ Student Work Placement Program
→ McConnell Foundation Grants
Explore them at nsfunding.ca
December 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The best investments we make are in people. Wage subsidies + grants to invest in the next generation just added to the Portal:
→ Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
→ Student Work Placement Program
→ McConnell Foundation Grants
Explore them at nsfunding.ca
→ Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
→ Student Work Placement Program
→ McConnell Foundation Grants
Explore them at nsfunding.ca
We commemorate December 3 as #InternationalDayOfPeopleWithDisabilities
##IDPWD2025 #DisabilityAwareness #InclusionMatters #CelebrateAbility #AccessibilityForAll #EqualRights #EmpowerDisabledVoices #BreakingBarriers #December2025 #NSFM
##IDPWD2025 #DisabilityAwareness #InclusionMatters #CelebrateAbility #AccessibilityForAll #EqualRights #EmpowerDisabledVoices #BreakingBarriers #December2025 #NSFM
December 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🏕️ Free to Play
🔹$272K available for outdoor play projects in rural NS
🔹Grants of $5K-$75K for municipalities, non-profits, community groups
🔹Info session: Dec 10 at 2:00 pm AST
🔹Deadline: Feb 24, 2026
🔗 Learn more and how to apply: – https://loom.ly/xhfuzRk
🔹$272K available for outdoor play projects in rural NS
🔹Grants of $5K-$75K for municipalities, non-profits, community groups
🔹Info session: Dec 10 at 2:00 pm AST
🔹Deadline: Feb 24, 2026
🔗 Learn more and how to apply: – https://loom.ly/xhfuzRk
December 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🏕️ Free to Play
🔹$272K available for outdoor play projects in rural NS
🔹Grants of $5K-$75K for municipalities, non-profits, community groups
🔹Info session: Dec 10 at 2:00 pm AST
🔹Deadline: Feb 24, 2026
🔗 Learn more and how to apply: – https://loom.ly/xhfuzRk
🔹$272K available for outdoor play projects in rural NS
🔹Grants of $5K-$75K for municipalities, non-profits, community groups
🔹Info session: Dec 10 at 2:00 pm AST
🔹Deadline: Feb 24, 2026
🔗 Learn more and how to apply: – https://loom.ly/xhfuzRk
Great turnout in Kentville this morning for our continuing Coastal Planning Support Program info sessions.
Funding is now open to help municipalities strengthen coastal land use planning. Apply by Feb. 11, 2026.
More info: [email protected]
📄 Application Guide & Form (https://loom.ly/4MtMv0Q)
Funding is now open to help municipalities strengthen coastal land use planning. Apply by Feb. 11, 2026.
More info: [email protected]
📄 Application Guide & Form (https://loom.ly/4MtMv0Q)
November 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Great turnout in Kentville this morning for our continuing Coastal Planning Support Program info sessions.
Funding is now open to help municipalities strengthen coastal land use planning. Apply by Feb. 11, 2026.
More info: [email protected]
📄 Application Guide & Form (https://loom.ly/4MtMv0Q)
Funding is now open to help municipalities strengthen coastal land use planning. Apply by Feb. 11, 2026.
More info: [email protected]
📄 Application Guide & Form (https://loom.ly/4MtMv0Q)
🌊 Coastal Planning Support Program open until Feb 11, 2026! Funding helps municipalities with safe coastal development, public engagement, and bylaw adoption. Apply now: https://loom.ly/4MtMv0Q
📩 [email protected]
#NovaScotia #ClimateAction #CoastalPlanning
📩 [email protected]
#NovaScotia #ClimateAction #CoastalPlanning
November 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🌊 Coastal Planning Support Program open until Feb 11, 2026! Funding helps municipalities with safe coastal development, public engagement, and bylaw adoption. Apply now: https://loom.ly/4MtMv0Q
📩 [email protected]
#NovaScotia #ClimateAction #CoastalPlanning
📩 [email protected]
#NovaScotia #ClimateAction #CoastalPlanning
📅 "We always hear about programs too late!"
Why: scattered sites, short windows, small teams.
NS Funding Portal consolidates them. Filter by deadline, category, eligibility → 2-3 minutes vs. hours hunting.
Doesn't solve everything, but it helps.
#NSfunding #FundingPortal #NovaScotia
Why: scattered sites, short windows, small teams.
NS Funding Portal consolidates them. Filter by deadline, category, eligibility → 2-3 minutes vs. hours hunting.
Doesn't solve everything, but it helps.
#NSfunding #FundingPortal #NovaScotia
November 26, 2025 at 11:35 AM
📅 "We always hear about programs too late!"
Why: scattered sites, short windows, small teams.
NS Funding Portal consolidates them. Filter by deadline, category, eligibility → 2-3 minutes vs. hours hunting.
Doesn't solve everything, but it helps.
#NSfunding #FundingPortal #NovaScotia
Why: scattered sites, short windows, small teams.
NS Funding Portal consolidates them. Filter by deadline, category, eligibility → 2-3 minutes vs. hours hunting.
Doesn't solve everything, but it helps.
#NSfunding #FundingPortal #NovaScotia
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour the lives lost to anti-trans violence and stand in solidarity with the trans community. #TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance
#TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance #Inclusion #Community #NSFM
#TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance #Inclusion #Community #NSFM
November 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour the lives lost to anti-trans violence and stand in solidarity with the trans community. #TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance
#TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance #Inclusion #Community #NSFM
#TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance #Inclusion #Community #NSFM
The Funding Portal keeps growing! Three philanthropic grants have been added:
✔️ RBC Community Investment Fund
✔️ TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
✔️ For the Good of Our Community Fund (NSLC)
All details are now available on the Portal.
#CommunityFunding #FundingPortal #NSFM
✔️ RBC Community Investment Fund
✔️ TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
✔️ For the Good of Our Community Fund (NSLC)
All details are now available on the Portal.
#CommunityFunding #FundingPortal #NSFM
November 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The Funding Portal keeps growing! Three philanthropic grants have been added:
✔️ RBC Community Investment Fund
✔️ TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
✔️ For the Good of Our Community Fund (NSLC)
All details are now available on the Portal.
#CommunityFunding #FundingPortal #NSFM
✔️ RBC Community Investment Fund
✔️ TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
✔️ For the Good of Our Community Fund (NSLC)
All details are now available on the Portal.
#CommunityFunding #FundingPortal #NSFM
We recognize November as Indigenous Disability Awareness Month
A celebration of the importance of ensuring inclusivity and support for individuals with disabilities within Indigenous communities.
#IDAM2025 #IndigenousInclusion #DisabilityAwareness #SupportAndInclusion #NSFM
A celebration of the importance of ensuring inclusivity and support for individuals with disabilities within Indigenous communities.
#IDAM2025 #IndigenousInclusion #DisabilityAwareness #SupportAndInclusion #NSFM
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We recognize November as Indigenous Disability Awareness Month
A celebration of the importance of ensuring inclusivity and support for individuals with disabilities within Indigenous communities.
#IDAM2025 #IndigenousInclusion #DisabilityAwareness #SupportAndInclusion #NSFM
A celebration of the importance of ensuring inclusivity and support for individuals with disabilities within Indigenous communities.
#IDAM2025 #IndigenousInclusion #DisabilityAwareness #SupportAndInclusion #NSFM
The Nova Scotia Funding Portal is now live! 🚀
Search 100+ funding programs by deadline, category, eligibility & keyword. Find what you need in seconds.
Built for municipalities, non-profits, and community groups.
#NSFM #FundingPortal https://loom.ly/vtsZrp0
Search 100+ funding programs by deadline, category, eligibility & keyword. Find what you need in seconds.
Built for municipalities, non-profits, and community groups.
#NSFM #FundingPortal https://loom.ly/vtsZrp0
November 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The Nova Scotia Funding Portal is now live! 🚀
Search 100+ funding programs by deadline, category, eligibility & keyword. Find what you need in seconds.
Built for municipalities, non-profits, and community groups.
#NSFM #FundingPortal https://loom.ly/vtsZrp0
Search 100+ funding programs by deadline, category, eligibility & keyword. Find what you need in seconds.
Built for municipalities, non-profits, and community groups.
#NSFM #FundingPortal https://loom.ly/vtsZrp0
Remembrance Day - in recognize NSFM will be closed Tuesday November 11, 2025
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #HonouringOurHeroes #NSFMClosed #November11 #WeRemember #PoppyDay #InMemory #Remembrance2025 #NSFMNotice #NSFM
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #HonouringOurHeroes #NSFMClosed #November11 #WeRemember #PoppyDay #InMemory #Remembrance2025 #NSFMNotice #NSFM
November 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Remembrance Day - in recognize NSFM will be closed Tuesday November 11, 2025
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #HonouringOurHeroes #NSFMClosed #November11 #WeRemember #PoppyDay #InMemory #Remembrance2025 #NSFMNotice #NSFM
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #HonouringOurHeroes #NSFMClosed #November11 #WeRemember #PoppyDay #InMemory #Remembrance2025 #NSFMNotice #NSFM
NSFM’s New Funding Portal – Launching November 12!
✔️ Fast: Advanced search by keywords, category, eligibility, deadline, status
✔️ Easy: Go from homepage to the right grant in 2-3 clicks
✔️ Updated daily: New grants added as soon as they're announced
#NSFM #FundingPortal #NovaScotiaGrants
✔️ Fast: Advanced search by keywords, category, eligibility, deadline, status
✔️ Easy: Go from homepage to the right grant in 2-3 clicks
✔️ Updated daily: New grants added as soon as they're announced
#NSFM #FundingPortal #NovaScotiaGrants
November 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
NSFM’s New Funding Portal – Launching November 12!
✔️ Fast: Advanced search by keywords, category, eligibility, deadline, status
✔️ Easy: Go from homepage to the right grant in 2-3 clicks
✔️ Updated daily: New grants added as soon as they're announced
#NSFM #FundingPortal #NovaScotiaGrants
✔️ Fast: Advanced search by keywords, category, eligibility, deadline, status
✔️ Easy: Go from homepage to the right grant in 2-3 clicks
✔️ Updated daily: New grants added as soon as they're announced
#NSFM #FundingPortal #NovaScotiaGrants