Municipality of the County of Colchester Grants for Community Organizations
- Community Park Funding Program
- Community Trail Funding Program
- Grants to Non-profit Organizations
- Community Events Grant Program
- Not-for-Profit Insurance Funding 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 24, 2023
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 27, 2023
For more information
Phone: 902-897-3180
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Grants to Non-profit Organizations * New Application Forms*
This program supports a variety of organizations, programs, and initiatives in Colchester County.
- pdf Grant Guidelines New (186 KB)
- pdf Grants to Non Profit Organization Policy New (178 KB)
- pdf Grant Application (183 KB)
- pdf Financial Template for Non Profit Organizations Grant (323 KB)
- pdf Non Profit Post Grant Report Form New (1.88 MB)
Application Deadline
January 31, 2023
For more information
Phone: 902-897-3185
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Community Events Grant Program
This program provides funding to eligible, local recreational groups or community festivals in Colchester County.
- pdf Program guidelines (77 KB)
- pdf Community Event Grants Policy (November 30 2017) (120 KB)
- pdf Application Form (162 KB)
- pdf Post Grant Report Form (1.05 MB)
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.
- pdf Insurance Guidelines (676 KB)
- pdf Application Form (558 KB)
- pdf Insurance for Not for Profit Organizations Policy (49 KB)
Application Deadline
October 28, 2022
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 $500/year/child for sport registration and/or equipment.
Application Deadlines
- January 4
- March 1
- May 3
- July 2
- September 1
- October 1
- November 1
pdf Kidsport Application (980 KB) Kidsport Online Application
For more information
Phone: 902-897-3181
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Jumpstart Grant Application
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