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Active Communities Fund
Funding for community movement initiatives
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2025
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program supports community initiatives that encourage movement through policies, social environments, or low-cost physical environment changes. It can fund projects that help less active community members, with up to $5,000 available per application period.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planning, developing, or evaluating policies that encourage movement.
- Planning, creating, improving, or evaluating low-cost physical environments that support movement.
- Planning, creating, improving, or evaluating social environments that support movement.
- Community initiatives that promote simple daily movement, such as walking, cycling, gardening, or active play.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community organizations
- Community-level organizations
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received.
- Applicants are usually informed of the decision within 2 to 3 months.
- Applications are only processed after 1 December 2025 if additional funding becomes available.
Additional information
- Applications are currently closed for the present intake period.
- Unstructured movement initiatives may be considered for up to $5,000 per application period.
- Organizations serving larger municipalities may be eligible for additional funding.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Active Communities Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Active Communities Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Active Communities Fund?
This program supports community initiatives that encourage movement through policies, social environments, or low-cost physical environment changes. It can fund projects that help less active community members, with up to $5,000 available per application period.
Who is eligible for the Active Communities Fund program?
To be eligible for the Active Communities Fund program, you must:
Community or community organization
Supports movement initiatives
Targets less active people
What expenses are eligible under Active Communities Fund?
Planning, developing, or evaluating policies that encourage movement.
Planning, creating, improving, or evaluating low-cost physical environments that support movement.
Planning, creating, improving, or evaluating social environments that support movement.
Community initiatives that promote simple daily movement, such as walking, cycling, gardening, or active play.
Who can I contact for more information about the Active Communities Fund?
You can contact Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia.
Where is the Active Communities Fund available?
The Active Communities Fund program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Active Communities Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Active Communities Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Active Communities Fund?
Active Communities Fund is funded by Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia, Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)