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New to the Portal: Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects
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The Department of Canadian Heritage’s Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects funds collaborative initiatives that address systemic racism and discrimination, promote inclusion and equitable access, and foster belonging in Canada.
Open to:
- Municipalities
- First Nations
- Non-profit Organizations
- Municipal-owned Organizations
- Research Organization
Deadline: November 12, 2026
New to the Portal: Community War Memorials
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Veterans Affairs Canada is accepting applications through its Commemorative Partnership Program - Community War Memorials to support the construction, restoration and expansion of community war memorials honouring Canadians who served in war, military conflict and peace since Confederation.
Funding of up to $25,000 is available, covering up to 50% of eligible project costs.
Projects may include:
- Memorial construction
- Structural improvements
- Accessibility and safety upgrades
- Professional design or assessment services.
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Municipalities
- Registered charities
- First Nations
Deadline: December 1, 2026.
New to the Portal: Age-Friendly Communities
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The Age-Friendly Communities Grant is now open for applications from Nova Scotia organizations and communities working to help older adults stay active, healthy, connected and engaged.
The Government of Nova Scotia offers two types of funding:
- Project funding: Up to $10,000 for most projects, with up to $20,000 available for larger-scale, more complex or provincial initiatives.
- Planning funding: Up to $25,000 to support needs assessments, community engagement and the development of age-friendly community plans.
Eligible applicants:
- Registered not-for-profit community organizations
- Local governments (including municipalities and Mi’kmaq Band Councils)
- Nova Scotia universities and not-for-profit post-secondary institutions, and schools applying through their appropriate education authority.
Deadline: November 19, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. AST.
New to the Portal: Adaptation in Action
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The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund (GMF) offers three funding opportunities through its Adaptation in Action programs to help communities assess, plan, and implement projects that reduce climate risks.
Rapid Adaptation Projects: Adaptation in Action offers grants of up to $75,000 to small and rural municipalities, eligible Indigenous communities, and eligible municipal partners working with a municipality. Funding supports practical measures to address wildfire, flooding, extreme heat, and community facility resilience. Projects must be completed within two years.
Deadline: November 10, 2026
Implementation Projects: Adaptation in Action supports municipalities and eligible partner organizations implementing larger climate adaptation projects, with eligible project expenses of up to $1 million. Examples include flood protection, wildfire mitigation, green infrastructure, wetland restoration and resilient public facilities. Projects must be completed within three years.
Deadline: November 10, 2026
Feasibility Study: Adaptation in Action provides grants of up to $70,000 to municipalities, First Nations and municipal-owned organizations to assess the technical, financial, legal and operational feasibility of proposed climate adaptation projects. Studies must address a priority climate risk and assess projects that could qualify for implementation funding, with eligible implementation costs of no more than $1 million.
Deadline: December 15, 2026
New to the Portal: Supportive Housing Expression of Interest
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The Nova Scotia Department of Opportunities and Social Development invites applications for operational funding to create or expand permanent supportive housing in Pictou County, Kings County, and Lunenburg County.
Supportive housing combines permanent housing with individualized, ongoing supports to help people experiencing homelessness achieve housing stability, improve their well-being and maintain long-term housing.
Who can apply?
Eligible applicants must be legally established and operating in Nova Scotia, with experience supporting people with complex needs or a credible partnership model that provides this experience. Municipalities may apply directly or partner formally with an eligible service provider.
Information sessions:
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October 13, 2026, 10 a.m.–noon
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November 17, 2026, 5–7 p.m.
Contact hsh@novascotia.ca for information and registration.
New to the Portal: Food-Link Fund
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The Government of Canada is inviting applications through the Food-Link Fund, a $1-billion, 10-year initiative supporting stronger food supply chains and improved food security across Canada.
Two funding streams are available: the Food Hub Program, which supports food hubs that strengthen regional food networks, and the Food Terminal Fund, backed by $568 million, which develops and expands select wholesale food terminals across Canada. Both programs aim to improve food aggregation and distribution, strengthen connections between suppliers and markets, increase efficiency and competition, and improve access to affordable fresh food.
Eligible Applicants:
- Non-profit Organizations
- Municipalities
- Municipal-owned Organizations
- First Nations
Deadline: December 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
New to the Portal: Stormwater Transformation Optimization and Resilience for Municipalities (STORM)
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The Province of Nova Scotia has launched the Stormwater Transformation Optimization and Resilience for Municipalities (STORM) program, a one-time $1.9-million program that supports municipalities with stormwater planning, flood-risk assessment, and climate resilience.
Eligible projects may include hydrological modelling, mapping, stormwater infrastructure inventories and assessments, planning and feasibility studies, and updates to bylaws, design standards and governance models.
Eligible applicants: Nova Scotia municipalities, towns and villages.
Funding: Up to 50% of eligible costs for individual applications and up to 75% for joint applications.
Deadline: November 12, 2026
New to the Portal: Access to Heritage – Museums Assistance Program
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Canadian Heritage's Access to Heritage – Museums Assistance Program supports the development and circulation of travelling exhibitions that help Canadian heritage organizations reach new audiences and improve access to Canada’s diverse cultural and natural heritage.
Deadline: November 1, 2026
Open to:
- Incorporated, non-profit Canadian museums that:
- Employ at least one paid professional staff member
- Have policies in place for key museum functions
- Incorporated, non-profit Canadian service organizations whose membership relates to the museum sector, such as museum associations, that employ at least one paid professional staff member
- Indigenous governing bodies
- Indigenous organizations in Canada with a mandate to preserve and support First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis heritage.
