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CNSA Professional Development & Training Bursary, CNSA Travel Subsidy for Members, and Provincial Archival Development Program (PADP)
Partial funding for archival professional development
Last Update: May 2, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program supports CNSA members with professional development and training costs. It offers partial funding for archival workshops, conferences, seminars, and related training, with a maximum of $500 per applicant under normal circumstances.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Attendance at archival workshops, conferences, seminars, and training events.
- Participation in webinars and post-appointment training sessions.
- Professional development activities for archivists and archive workers.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Letter of support from the organization, if applicable
- Event program, if available
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- CNSA members in good standing.
- Employees and volunteers of Associate Institutional or Institutional CNSA members in good standing.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not CNSA members or affiliated with eligible CNSA institutional members.
- Applicants seeking support for CNSA educational offerings.
Eligible expenses
- Registration fees.
- Textbooks and supplies.
- Travel to and from the event.
- Transportation costs based on the most economical available option.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- CNSA educational offerings.
- Cancellation insurance for airfare.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the CNSA Education Committee.
- Decisions are based on funding availability and training impact.
- Applicants are normally notified within 30 days.
- Successful applicants must submit receipts and a short report after the event.
Additional information
- Preference may be given to first-time applicants.
- Only one bursary is awarded per individual per year.
- The program year runs from April 1 to March 31.
- Applications may be submitted at any time during the year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CNSA Professional Development & Training Bursary, CNSA Travel Subsidy for Members, and Provincial Archival Development Program (PADP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CNSA Professional Development & Training Bursary, CNSA Travel Subsidy for Members, and Provincial Archival Development Program (PADP). 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 CNSA Professional Development & Training Bursary, CNSA Travel Subsidy for Members, and Provincial Archival Development Program (PADP)?
This program supports CNSA members with professional development and training costs. It offers partial funding for archival workshops, conferences, seminars, and related training, with a maximum of $500 per applicant under normal circumstances.
How much funding can be received?
CNSA Professional Development & Training Bursary, CNSA Travel Subsidy for Members, and Provincial Archival Development Program (PADP) Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the CNSA Professional Development & Training Bursary, CNSA Travel Subsidy for Members, and Provincial Archival Development Program (PADP) program?
To be eligible for the CNSA Professional Development & Training Bursary, CNSA Travel Subsidy for Members, and Provincial Archival Development Program (PADP) program, you must:
Current CNSA members in good standing.
Employees or volunteers of CNSA institutional members.
Training must support archival professional development.
What expenses are eligible under CNSA Professional Development & Training Bursary, CNSA Travel Subsidy for Members, and Provincial Archival Development Program (PADP)?
Attendance at archival workshops, conferences, seminars, and training events.
Participation in webinars and post-appointment training sessions.
Professional development activities for archivists and archive workers.
Who can I contact for more information about the CNSA Professional Development & Training Bursary, CNSA Travel Subsidy for Members, and Provincial Archival Development Program (PADP)?
You can contact Council of Nova Scotia Archives (CNSA) by email at advisor@councilofnsarchives.ca or by phone at 1-902-424-7093.
Where is the CNSA Professional Development & Training Bursary, CNSA Travel Subsidy for Members, and Provincial Archival Development Program (PADP) available?
The CNSA Professional Development & Training Bursary, CNSA Travel Subsidy for Members, and Provincial Archival Development Program (PADP) program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the CNSA Professional Development & Training Bursary, CNSA Travel Subsidy for Members, and Provincial Archival Development Program (PADP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CNSA Professional Development & Training Bursary, CNSA Travel Subsidy for Members, and Provincial Archival Development Program (PADP) is a Other Support