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Sunset, Town of Oxford
Photo by local photographer Diana McKay

Committee Opportunities 2025

Get Involved - Committee Opportunities 2025

Horse in Snow, Town of Oxford
Photo by local photographer Diana McKay

Funding Database

Unlock Municipal Growth with our Funding Database

Morning on Lochiel Lake, St. Mary's District

Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund

Round 3 of Sustainable Communities Challenge Funding Now Open!

Winter in East Hants

We facilitate collaboration

We facilitate collaboration. NSFM believes working together is critical to help our province grow and our communities succeed. NSFM collaborates with its members, other levels of government and stakeholders.

We facilitate advocacy

NSFM believes our collective voice will have an impact leading to changes that better support our communities and our province. We work to bring our collective views together, to prioritize the areas of most concern, to develop meaningful recommendations, and to organize events that reach out to other orders of government.

We facilitate education

NSFM works to help municipal councils better understand issues and opportunities. It does this through our events, bringing people together and sharing of ideas. It also does this through the work of committees in developing toolkits and templates, the sharing of research documents, and the sharing of best practices.

Latest Updates/News

Message to Nova Scotia Stakeholders – Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

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13 February 2025

On February 10, President Trump signed executive orders imposing 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, with the goal of boosting U.S. domestic production and employment in these sectors. This action is unjustified and contradicts the recent agr...

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U.S. Tariffs & Nova Scotia's Response

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04 February 2025

Halifax, Nova Scotia – February 4, 2025 – As the collective voice for municipalities in the province, the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) expresses concern over the potential economic impact of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and under...

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Winter Edition of the Municipal Observer!

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08 January 2025

The Winter Edition is Here! We’re excited to share the Winter Edition of NSFM’s Municipal Observer! This edition spotlights key developments shaping municipalities across Nova Scotia, including stories of innovation, collaboration, and leadership.

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More Updates & News

Latest Funding Updates

Community Health & Trails Funding

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08 April 2025
Reciprocity Health Fund is open

Special mentions for community groups in your constituency:

Canada’s Volunteer Awards program

Trail Maintenance Grant
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Funding for Recreation, Mining & Low Carbon Initiatives

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02 April 2025
Low Carbon Communities is open

Information session available, register here

Nova Scotia Mineral Resources Development Fund – Communities Grant is open

Planning Assistance Program is open

Recreation Community Development Grant is open

Community Recrea
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SCCF Application Support & More

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26 March 2025
Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund – Application Support Session

Hosted by the Clean Foundation and NSFM

Drop in between 10:00 am-12:00 pm, April 3rd. Register here

Structured as a group coaching call, a team of 5 experts will be available to prov
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