New Tool Means Funding Programs Easier to Find
From trails to tourism, the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage has many different types of grants and programs available to non-profits, businesses and individuals. (Tourism Nova Scotia / Acorn Art & Photography)
A new online tool makes it easier for Nova Scotians to apply for provincial grants supporting arts, culture, tourism, sport, recreation, cultural identity and languages.
The new Grant Finder helps individuals, non-profits and businesses find funding programs offered by the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage.
“Nova Scotians have told us that navigating the large number of grant programs can be challenging, particularly for organizations with volunteers working in their spare time,” said Allan MacMaster, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. “This one-stop entry will help people quickly match their needs with the programs that we have available.”
Applicants can quickly find a list of funding programs they may be eligible for by answering a few short questions at: https://beta.novascotia.ca/find-grants-offered-through-department-communities-culture-tourism-and-heritage
Quotes:
“It’s really simple to use. Three quick questions and it brought you right to where you needed to be. I’ve already used it to help a community group looking for government funding opportunities and will be sharing it with my colleagues and our community organizations to help them find funding.”
— Natalie d'Entremont, Director of Recreation Services, Municipality of the District of Argyle
“Funding for arts and culture is critical to the sustainability and growth of our creative industries. The introduction of the Grant Finder tool is a significant step towards helping artists and cultural organizations navigate the funding landscape more efficiently, fostering a thriving creative ecosystem in Nova Scotia.”
— Craig Mercer, Chair, Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council
Quick Facts:
- about 2,600 grants were distributed to hundreds of communities, groups and organizations for arts, culture and recreation initiatives in 2023-24
Additional Resources:
More information on Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage funding programs is available at: https://cch.novascotia.ca/investing-in-our-future
Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage Funding Programs and Resources: https://cch.novascotia.ca/sites/default/files/inline/documents/ccth-funding-programs-and-resources.pdf