Healthcare Grants and Funding in Atlantic Canada for 2026

Across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, organizations can access diverse healthcare grants and funding streams. Federal, provincial, municipal, and foundation programs support hospitals, clinics, community health, research, and digital innovation. This directory outlines the landscape, eligibility, and steps to apply effectively.

120 programs

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Multiple Nursing Bursaries (Continuing Education Bursaries)
Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust
Nursing awards for continuing education
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NCC ikajuKatigek Medical Transportation Program (MTP)
NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC)
Financial support for insured medical travel
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Goose Bay, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
Grant and FundingClosed
Nurses and Nursing Students Scholarship Program
Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF)
Merit-based funding for nursing education
Eligible Funding
From $750 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program – Multiyear Project Grants
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF)
Multiyear funding for opioid response projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
POLAR Fellowship Program 2026–2027
Government of Canada
Funding for northern research fellowships
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $50,000
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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Rosemary’s Pantry Grant
Fredericton Community Foundation Inc. (FCF)
Funding for youth hunger solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural pharmacy incentive
Government of New Brunswick
Support for isolated rural pharmacies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Self-managed support
Government of New Brunswick
Monthly lump sum for self-managed care services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Seniors Care Grant
Government of Nova Scotia
Support for seniors’ household and heating costs
Eligible Funding
From $750 to $750
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Seniors Community Meal Grant
Prince Edward Island Department of Social Development and Seniors (ESDC)
Funding for free community meals for seniors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
PE, Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
SGS Graduate Internship Program
Memorial University - School of Graduate Studies (SGS)
Part-time graduate internships with external employers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
St. John's, NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
South Shore Bursary Program
Health Services Foundation of the South Shore (HSFSS)
Funding for health career training in South Shore
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Strengthening our Community Fund
United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick Region Inc
Funding for community-focused charitable organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Chalmers Foundation — Healthcare Funding
The Chalmers Foundation
Free community cancer support programs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
The Recycling Program
Government of New Brunswick
Loaned mobility and medical equipment support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NB, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRA) and Summer Student Research Program
University Internal Medicine Research Foundation (UIMRF)
Undergraduate summer research funding for students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Open Date : October 25, 2026
Closing date : January 15, 2027
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
United Way of Central New Brunswick - United Way Maritimes Operational and Program Funding
United Way/Centraide (Central N.B./Region du Centre du N.B.) Inc.
Two-year community funding for social impact
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Wellness Fund
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) (QEII), Government of Ontario
Mental health funding for Ontario agriculture
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $3,500
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation (SJRHF)
Funding for individual professional development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Climate Action Fund
Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3), Bloomberg Philanthropies, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Micro-grants for youth climate projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Halifax, NS, Canada

Healthcare Grants and Funding in Atlantic Canada for 2026

Multiple Nursing Bursaries (Continuing Education Bursaries)

NCC ikajuKatigek Medical Transportation Program (MTP)

Nurses and Nursing Students Scholarship Program

Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program – Multiyear Project Grants

POLAR Fellowship Program 2026–2027

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Rosemary’s Pantry Grant

Rural pharmacy incentive

Self-managed support

Seniors Care Grant

Seniors Community Meal Grant

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SGS Graduate Internship Program

South Shore Bursary Program

Strengthening our Community Fund

The Chalmers Foundation — Healthcare Funding

The Recycling Program

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Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRA) and Summer Student Research Program

United Way of Central New Brunswick - United Way Maritimes Operational and Program Funding

Wellness Fund

Workin’ 2 Win Educational Grants

Youth Climate Action Fund