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 families/individuals
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
- pdf Program guidelines(94 KB)
- pdf Application form(397 KB)
- Grant report form
Application deadline
February 28, 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.
- Program guidelines
- pdf Application form(472 KB)
- Grant report form
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.
- Program guidelines
- pdf Application form(455 KB)
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.
- Program guidelines
- pdf Application form(462 KB)
Application deadline
Friday, October 23, 2020
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 1
- March 1
- May 1
- July 1
- 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.