Municipality of Colchester Grants for Community Organizations
- Community Park Funding Program
- Community Trail Funding Program
- Grants to Non-profit Organizations
- Not-for-Profit Community Events Grant
- Not-for-Profit Insurance Program
External Grants for Children and Families
Community Park Funding Program
This program provides grants to eligible, non-profit, community organizations for capital improvements to public, outdoor recreation facilities such as the following:
- parks
- playgrounds
- sports fields
- multi-purpose courts
- outdoor rinks
Application Deadline
February 26, 2021
For more information
Phone: 902-897-3180
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Community Trail Funding Program
This program supports eligible, non-profit, community organizations in the planning, construction, maintenance, and promotion of public recreational trails.
Application Deadline
January 29, 2021
For more information
Phone: 902-897-3180
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Grants to Non-profit Organizations
This program supports a variety of organizations, programs, and initiatives in Colchester County.
- pdf Program guidelines (191 KB)
- pdf Application form (472 KB)
- pdf Virtual Presentations to Council Application Form (105 KB)
- pdf Grant report form (523 KB)
Application Deadline
January 31, 2021
For more information
Phone: 902-897-3185
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Not-for-Profit Community Events Grant
This program provides funding to eligible, local recreational groups or community festivals in Colchester County.
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
For more information
Phone: 902-897-3185
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Not-for-Profit Insurance Program
This program supports eligible, not-for-profit community organizations who require financial assistance to obtain Director & Officers and General Liability Insurance.
Application Deadline
October 22, 2021
For more information
Phone: 902-897-3181
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External Grants for Children and Families
Kidsport
Kidsport is a national children's charitable program that helps disadvantaged kids overcome the barriers preventing or limiting their participation in organized sport.
Kidsport Nova Scotia provides funding of up to $300/year/child for sport registration and/or equipment.
Application Deadlines
- January 4
- March 1
- May 3
- July 2
- September 1
- October 1
- November 1
For more information
Phone: 902-897-3181
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Jumpstart
Canadian Tire JumpStart is a community-based charitable program that helps kids in financial need participate in organized sport and recreation. Apply for Individual Child Grants.