The goal of CFNS is to build vibrant communities of respect, belonging, and possibility across Nova Scotia that have the resources to care for their own needs. CFNS provides a number of funding opportunities, including community funds, donor-advised funds, thematic funds, impact funds, and scholarships and awards.
The Foundation generally welcomes applications from organizations rather than individuals. Proposals must be for a purpose connected with the law that meets one or more of the Foundation’s legislated objects, must benefit the people of Nova Scotia, and must be a not-for-profit venture. The Foundation’s objects are to “establish and maintain a fund to be used for the examination, research, revision and reform of and public access to the law, legal education, the administration of Justice in the Province and other purposes incidental or conducive to or consequential upon the attainment of any such objects.”
Research Nova Scotia (RNS) works to develop research opportunities that help them achieve their research missions. These missions include sustainable bioeconomy, climate change adaptation and resilience, health people and health systems, and improved quality of life for Nova Scotians.
The Nova Scotia Museum Research Grant Program, administered by the museum’s board of governors, annually contributes funding toward research projects that improve Nova Scotians’ understanding of our natural and cultural history. Research that links with the Nova Scotia Museum collection is prioritized for support. Results from the research may generate artifacts and specimens for the provincial collection or work directly with the existing collection in new and innovative ways.
The Wallace Foundation carries out initiatives nationally to promote equity and improve practice and policy in the arts, education, and youth development.
The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage helps businesses and communities grow by providing program and event funding for arts, culture and heritage, sport and recreation, cultural identity and languages, and tourism. Grants and funding programs are available for businesses, individuals, and non-profit groups.
The CNSA promotes archival excellence among institutions and archivists in Nova Scotia that are entrusted with the care of documentary heritage. CNSA members can apply to two annual funding programs. Institutional Members can apply to the Professional Archival Development Program (up to $15,000), and the Professional Development and Training Bursary (up to $500) is open to all CNSA members.
The 4Cs mandate is to build creative connections between children and their communities through community arts projects in the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The Halifax Foundation is mandated to support, from earnings on invested contributions, existing and new endeavours in arts and culture, education, environment, health, heritage, recreation and social response that enhance public spaces, facilities and services in the Halifax Regional Municipality. The Foundation serves the whole of the Halifax Regional Municipality.
The Department of Canadian Heritage invests in the future by supporting the arts, official and Indigenous languages, multiculturalism and our athletes and the sport system.
