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Published: 08 June 2026

Build Communities Strong Fund – Local Impact Stream: ACOA funding of up to $1 million for small-scale community infrastructure projects that improve public spaces, community assets, and climate resilience across Atlantic Canada.

Open to:

• Indigenous governments
• Indigenous-led not-for-profit organizations
• Municipal governments
• Regional governments and agencies
• Municipal-owned organizations
• Non-profit organizations
• Community-based organizations

Application deadline: Continuous intake

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Published: 08 June 2026

CRTC Broadband Fund – Call 4: Federal funding for projects that expand or improve high-speed broadband Internet access in underserved Canadian communities, including fixed broadband infrastructure and certain satellite-dependent community projects.

Open to:

• Indigenous governments and band councils
• Municipal governments
• Municipal-owned public bodies
• Canadian for-profit corporations
• Canadian not-for-profit corporations
• Partnerships, joint ventures, and consortia of eligible entities

Application deadline: August 13, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ADT

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Published: 03 June 2026

New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-Based Projects: Federal funding of up to $50,000 for projects that enhance seniors’ social inclusion, participation, and community engagement.

Open to:

• Not-for-profit organizations
• Coalitions, networks and ad hoc committees
• Municipal governments
• Research organizations or institutes
• Educational institutions
• Public health and social services institutions
• Indigenous organizations

Application deadline: July 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ADT

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Published: 01 June 2026

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

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Published: 26 May 2026

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

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Published: 25 March 2026

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

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Published: 05 March 2026

• 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.

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Published: 05 March 2026

• 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