Local / Municipal Grant Programs

Community Grants Program (Halifax Regional Municipality)

The Community Grants Program provides one-time or multi-year grants to registered, community-based non-profit organizations and charities that serve social, cultural, environmental, recreational and heritage initiatives. Grants can be used to purchase artifacts or hertiage items, assist in restoration, signage, exhibits, exhibitions, advocacy, public education as well as board development and planning. The application deadline is January 31st.

The value of award varies, usually in the range of $1,000-$5,000. Larger grants may be awarded for property-related projects or for programs and services that are regional in scope. A list of disbursements is published each year in the HRM Grants Program Annual Report and the Grants Program web site .

A Community Grants Guidebook [PDF] is also available on the program website for further information.