Accessibility Tools

Official homepage for the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities

Dublin Shore Wharf
Coastal Planning Support Program
previous arrow
next arrow

We facilitate advocacy

We bring municipalities together and advance solutions to shared issues.

We facilitate collaboration

We connect municipalities with each other, with other organizations, other levels of government, and other provincial associations.

We facilitate education

We share best practices, explore creative solutions, and highlight new opportunities.

Latest Updates/News

  • Summer 2026 Municipal Observer Now Available

    Summer 2026 Municipal Observer Now Available

    Information
    09 June 2026
    The Summer 2026 edition of the Municipal Observer has arrived. Featuring stories from across Nova Scotia's municipal sector, this issue highlights innovative initiatives, emerging trends, and the local leadership helping communities adapt, grow, and...
  • 2025 Annual Report Now Available

    2025 Annual Report Now Available

    Information
    02 June 2026
    NSFM's 2025 Annual Report highlights a year of advocacy, collaboration, member engagement, and service delivery in support of Nova Scotia municipalities. The report showcases key achievements, strategic initiatives, and program updates from across the...
  • Addressing Flood Risk through Municipal Operations: Practitioner’s Session

    Addressing Flood Risk through Municipal Operations: Practitioner’s Session

    Information
    26 May 2026
    Addressing Flood Risk through Municipal Operations – Practitioner’s Session Whether through land-use planning, infrastructure investment, or emergency management, municipalities across Nova Scotia are advancing how they identify flood risk and integr...

Latest Funding Updates

  • New to the Portal: Biodiversity Restoration Initiative

    Information
    25 June 2026

    Tree Canada’s Biodiversity Restoration Initiative is a national effort to help reverse biodiversity loss by planting native and climate-adapted trees and plants in ecologically significant areas. By working with Indigenous communities, landowners, fo

    ...
  • New to the Portal: Event and Youth Initiative Grants

    Information
    25 June 2026

    Canadian Race Relations Foundation Event and Youth Initiative Grants provide up to $10,000 in funding for community events and youth-led or youth-focused initiatives that promote anti-racism, cultural diversity, inclusion, intercultural dialogue, and

    ...
  • New to the Portal: Process and Technology Testing Facilities

    Information
    25 June 2026

    Natural Resources Canada's Innovation Ecosystem Enablers: Process & Tech Testing Facilities supports projects that strengthen Canada's energy innovation ecosystem and accelerate the transition of innovative energy solutions from development to deploy

    ...

Upcoming Events

03 Nov 2026;
12:00AM
2026 Fall Conference
03 Nov 2026;
12:00AM
2026 Fall Conference
03 Nov 2026;
12:00AM
2026 Fall Conference
03 Nov 2026;
12:00AM
2026 Fall Conference