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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

  • Municipal Consultations

    Municipal Consultations

    Information
    19 August 2026
    Municipal Consultations – Mandatory Orientation Training for Newly Elected Councillors Bill 212, An Act Respecting Administrative Measures for Housing, received Royal Assent on April 9, 2026. Bill 212 introduces a requirement for municipalities to pr...
  • BCSF-CS Spotlight - Municipality of the County of Richmond: Arichat’s Level-2 EV Charger

    BCSF-CS Spotlight - Municipality of the County of Richmond: Arichat’s Level-2 EV...

    Information
    27 July 2026
    BCSF-CS Spotlight - Municipality of the County of Richmond: Arichat’s Level-2 EV Charger The Municipality of the County of Richmond recently invested in a Level 2 EV charger to support cleaner transportation while reflecting their commitment to access...
  • NSFM Climate Change Leaders Award

    NSFM Climate Change Leaders Award

    Information
    27 July 2026
    Applications are now open for the 2026 NSFM Climate Change Leaders Award. Each year, this award recognizes Nova Scotia municipalities demonstrating leadership in climate change adaptation and/or mitigation through innovative initiatives, collaboratio...

Latest Funding Updates

  • New to the Portal: Cooperation with the Community Sector

    New to the Portal: Cooperation with the Community Sector

    Information
    10 August 2026

    Canadian Heritage supports organizations working to strengthen the vitality and development of Canada’s official-language minority communities through activities, services, partnerships and community projects.

    Cooperation with the Community Sector — Com

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  • New to the Portal: Resilient Communities Through FireSmart (RCF)

    New to the Portal: Resilient Communities Through FireSmart (RCF)

    Information
    10 August 2026

    The Resilient Communities Through FireSmart (RCF) Program provides funding to help Nova Scotia municipalities strengthen wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts. As part of a federal-provincial initiative, the program supports community capacity b

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  • Information Session: BCSF - Local Impact Stream

    Information Session: BCSF - Local Impact Stream

    Information
    16 July 2026

    The Build Communities Strong Fund - Local Impact initiative is designed to help communities enhance the public spaces and systems Atlantic Canadians use every day by supporting a wide range of regionally significant infrastructure projects that impro

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Funding for this initiative has been provided by the Province of Nova Scotia       NOVASCOTIA

The Municipal Funding Database is an inventory of application-based funding opportunities for municipal projects across our province. The database is divided into ten categories based on municipal services and includes application-based funding opportunities from federal, provincial, and non-government sources. The deadline for applications will be indicated next to each grant, with open opportunities listed at the top portion of the page. Opportunities such as webinars will be listed below each grant. Please check back regularly, as this database will continuously be updated with new information. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information in our Funding Database, it is advisable to verify details directly with the grant distributor, as information may be subject to error and change.

Meet your Fund Navigator

Mark Ohanyan is the Fund Navigator. This role is intended to help municipalities discover and apply to application-based funding opportunities. Mark is prepared to work with municipalities to navigate the application process and create competitive, informed applications. Contact Mark to get started: fundnavigator@nsfm.ca

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