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

Atlantic Municipal Magazine Spring Summer 2025

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28 April 2025

Spring/Summer 2025 Edition Now Available! The latest edition of the Atlantic Municipal Magazine has arrived. Dive into fresh insights, regional stories, and timely updates shaping municipalities across Atlantic Canada.

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NSFM 2024 Annual Report

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28 April 2025

NSFM’s 2024 Annual Report is now available! Explore the highlights, accomplishments, and key priorities that shaped our year.

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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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Latest Funding Updates

Active Communities & Intern Subsidies

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25 April 2025
Science Horizons Internship Program is open, deadline May 6!

Active Communities Fund is open

Registration for the 2025 ParticipACTION Community Challenge is open

Special mention for community groups: HCi3 Fund is open
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Provincial Funding for Transit

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25 April 2025
Accessible Transportation Assistance Program is open, deadline May 9

Nova Scotia Transit Research Incentive Program is open, deadline May 23
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Funding Navigation Feedback & Resources

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25 April 2025
If you use the Municipal Funding Database, please consider fill out the feedback survey (takes 3-5 minutes).

Grant Application Tips, a resource for positioning your project for success, has been added to the database.
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