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Healthcare Grants and Funding Available in Nova Scotia for 2026

In Nova Scotia, healthcare grants and funding support hospitals, clinics, non-profits, researchers, and startups working to improve care. Programs span digital health, mental health, long-term care, rural and Indigenous health, equipment, and workforce training. This directory outlines key funders, eligibility, and application guidance to help you secure non-dilutive financing

47 programs
  • Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Administrative Funds Program

    Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia
    Funds large-scale charitable projects in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring

    LearnSphere
    Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 16,250 $ · Up to 65% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Annapolis West Health Foundation (AWHF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Diabetes Foot Care Program

    Annapolis West Health Foundation (AWHF)
    Foot care support for high-risk diabetes patients
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Eastern Kings Memorial Health Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    E K M Health Foundation

    Eastern Kings Memorial Health Foundation
    Funding for local health-focused community projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Fertility and Surrogacy Tax Credit

    Government of Nova Scotia
    Refundable support for fertility and surrogacy costs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 8,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • First Book Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    First Book Canada — Book Distribution Program

    First Book Canada
    Access books and resources for children in need
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    NS, Ontario, Canada
  • GoodLife Kids Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    GoodLife Kids Foundation - MOVE Program

    GoodLife Kids Foundation
    Free fitness program for youth with disabilities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, NS, Ontario, Canada
  • Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program

    Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC)
    Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,360 $ · Up to 66% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    NS, Canada

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  • Horse Rescue Fund (HRF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Horse Rescue Fund — General Funding

    Horse Rescue Fund (HRF)
    Financial help for equine care
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    Invest Nova Scotia — Incubation

    Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
    Facility support for emerging technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Masonic Benevolence Program

    Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia
    Benevolent financial support for Masons and families
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia - Multiple Programs (Benevolence, Bursary, Shared Funds, Administrative Funds)

    Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia, Masonic Foundation of Alberta (MFA)
    Support for charitable and educational initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $1,500 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    NS, Canada
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  • Breast Cancer Support Fund (BCSF) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Meal Support Program

    Breast Cancer Support Fund (BCSF)
    No-cost meal support for breast cancer patients
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Community Housing Transformation Centre logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund

    Community Housing Transformation Centre
    Funding for Black-led housing organizations in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Health care and social assistance
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    NS, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    NRC — Zebrafish research facility

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Industry testing with zebrafish models
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Halifax, NS, Canada

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  • Pictou Mutual Community Foundation (PMCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Pictou Mutual Community Foundation — General Funding

    Pictou Mutual Community Foundation (PMCF)
    Community funding for social and charitable projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • River Philip Foundation logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    River Philip Foundation — General Funding

    River Philip Foundation
    Funding for community, education, arts, youth and research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    NS, Canada
  • Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Shared Funds Program

    Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia
    Funding for local community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
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  • Tali's Fund logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support

    Tali's Fund
    Support for childhood brain cancer research and families
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • The Aki Latvala Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The Aki Latvala Foundation — General Funding

    The Aki Latvala Foundation
    Support for charities serving children and youth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, NS, Ontario, Canada

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  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF)

    Invest Nova Scotia
    Funding for early-stage research commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 12, 2026 · Closing date : October 5, 2026
    NS, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit

    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Support for jobs and long-term business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative, Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Civil Forfeiture Grant Program

    Government of Nova Scotia
    Funding for crime prevention and victim support projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
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  • Efficiency Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program

    Efficiency Nova Scotia
    Rebates for affordable multifamily energy upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Real estate and rental and leasing, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • NSLC (NSLSC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    For the Good of Our Community Fund

    NSLC (NSLSC)
    Supports community well-being initiatives addressing critical local needs
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Grocery Foundation Atlantic (GFA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    GFA Funding Program

    Grocery Foundation Atlantic (GFA)
    Supports charities helping children in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Graduate Grant

    Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF)
    Matched funding for NeuroCAM graduate research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 22,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Alberta, NS, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Job Creation Partnerships (JCP)

    Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia
    Work experience support for job seekers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NS, Canada

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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    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
  • University Internal Medicine Research Foundation (UIMRF) logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 25, 2026 · Closing date : January 15, 2027
    NS, Canada
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  • Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3) logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Halifax, NS, Canada

Frequently asked questions about healthcare grants in Nova Scotia

Here are answers to common questions about healthcare funding, eligibility, and applications across Nova Scotia for 2026

How do I find healthcare grants in Nova Scotia?

Start by mapping your project to program categories such as digital health, mental health, rural and Indigenous health, seniors care, and equipment. Review provincial opportunities alongside federal funders like CIHR, CFI, NRC IRAP, ACOA, and Mitacs. helloDarwin centralizes discovery and pre-screens eligibility to save time and reduce missed opportunities

Who is eligible for health funding in Nova Scotia?

Typical applicants include hospitals, Nova Scotia Health sites, IWK Health partners, clinics, non-profits, municipalities, universities, research institutes, and health-focused SMEs. Some calls target Indigenous-led or equity-focused projects. Always review criteria, cost-sharing rules, and reporting requirements

What healthcare projects are most frequently funded?

High-demand areas include telehealth and virtual care, mental health and addictions, long-term care renovation, diagnostic equipment, workforce training, and quality improvement. Community health programs and population health initiatives are also common

How do matching funds work for healthcare grants?

Many programs require applicants to contribute cash or in-kind support. Hospital foundations, corporate philanthropy, and municipal partners often provide matching funds. Document commitments in letters of support and align with program cost-sharing ratios

Can telehealth and EMR projects get funding in Nova Scotia?

Yes. Digital health funding supports EMR optimization, interoperability, cybersecurity, and remote patient monitoring. Programs may require privacy impact assessments and measurable outcomes like reduced wait times or improved access in rural communities

How can helloDarwin help my organization secure a grant?

helloDarwin combines expert consulting with a SaaS platform to match programs, verify eligibility, and structure competitive applications. We help draft budgets, align partnerships, and plan evaluation and reporting to meet funder requirements

What documents are required in a typical health grant application?

Expect a project narrative, work plan, budget and cash flow, letters of support, governance and ethics approvals, privacy and data management plans, and evaluation metrics. Capital or equipment requests often require quotes and procurement plans

Are there grants for long-term care and seniors’ facilities?

Yes. Programs support accessibility upgrades, ventilation and infection control, energy efficiency, and equipment replacement. Caregiver support and home and community care projects are also eligible under specific streams

How do I strengthen the equity component of my proposal?

Engage communities early, include culturally safe services, budget for interpretation and transportation, and collect disaggregated data. Reference strategies for Indigenous, African Nova Scotian, Francophone/Acadian, rural, and youth populations

When should I start preparing for 2026 deadlines?

Begin three to six months before submission to secure letters, ethics approvals, and quotes. Create a calendar for recurring intakes and coordinate hospital foundation matches and donor commitments early

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