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New to the Portal: Accessible Canada – National AccessAbility Week Funding

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Accessible Canada – National AccessAbility Week Funding: Federal funding for projects that promote accessibility and disability inclusion through National AccessAbility Week activities across Canada.

Open to:

  • Municipalities
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Community Groups
  • First Nations
  • Registered Charities

Application deadline: July 28, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ADT

New to the Portal: Building Inclusive Communities Fund

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Building Inclusive Communities Fund: Provincial funding for projects that promote cultural diversity, inclusion, equity, and community participation.

 

Open to:

  • Municipalities
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Community Groups
  • First Nations
  • Registered Charities

Application deadline: October 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM ADT

New to the Portal: Tourism Digital Assistance Program – Communities

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Tourism Digital Assistance Program – Communities: Provincial program matching NS municipalities and tourism organizations with digital consultants for up to $15,000 in services to promote communities online.

 

Open to:

  • Municipalities
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Community Groups

Application deadline: May 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM ADT

Build Communities Strong Fund — Announced in Budget 2025

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  • The federal government’s Budget 2025 announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a $51 billion investment over 10 years to support local infrastructure across Canada, including roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems, transit, hospitals, and colleges and universities.
    • The fund includes three streams:
      • Provincial and Territorial Stream ($17.2 billion over 10 years)
      • Community Stream ($27.8 billion over 10 years, $3 billion/year ongoing)
      • Direct Delivery Stream ($6 billion over 10 years)
    • Program details have not been published yet. We’ll add a full entry to the Portal once an official program page and delivery details are available.

New to the Portal: Build Canada Homes (BCH)

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  • Build Canada Homes (BCH): Federal agency investing in affordable housing at scale through loans, grants, and partnerships with municipalities, non-profits, and Indigenous organizations. BCH is currently seeking shovel-ready projects that materially expand the stock of affordable housing.
    • Open to:
      • Municipalities
      • First Nations
      • Non-profit Organizations
      • Community Groups
      • Registered Charities
    • Deadline: Proposals are accepted on a continuous basis

New to the Portal: Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

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  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund: Funding to improve arts and heritage cultural spaces across Canada through renovations, specialized equipment purchases, and planning and feasibility studies.
    • Open to:
      • Municipalities
      • First Nations
      • Non-profit Organizations
      • Municipal-owned Organizations
    • Deadline: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis

New to the Portal: HCi3 Grant Program

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  • HCi3 Grant Program: Grants for community-driven climate projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with two streams funding up to $10,000 and $75,000. The program offers two funding streams. The Acceleration Stream provides grants up to $75,000 for larger, scalable initiatives ready to accelerate their impact, with projects up to 24 months in duration. The Catalyst Stream provides grants up to $10,000 as seed funding for new or emerging climate initiatives, with a simplified application process.
    • Application deadline:
    • Catalyst Stream: Rolling (until funds are allocated)
    • Acceleration Stream: Spring intake (EOI Mar 23) and Fall intake (EOI Oct 5)
    • Information Sessions:
    • February 25 | 2:00 PM Atlantic Time | register here 
    • February 26 | 10:00 AM Atlantic Time | register here

Now Open: Capital Project — Retrofit of Existing Municipal Buildings

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  • Capital Project: Retrofit of Existing Municipal Buildings: Funding for municipalities to retrofit existing municipal and community buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions.
    • Estimated amount per fund: Up to $10 million (combined loan + grant)
    • Support ratio: Up to 80% of eligible costs (loan + grant)
    • Grant portion: Up to 20% of the GMF loan
    • Deadline: Applications are accepted year-round, though this offer may close when all funding has been allocated.

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