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Comfort Centres and Reception Centres/Shelters Funding Policy
Funding for emergency shelter and comfort centre upgrades
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $10,000 in funding for approved Comfort Centres and Reception Centres/Shelters in East Hants. It supports generator-related electrical work, generator purchases, major repairs, and small building construction for generator storage and related supplies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Preparing a facility to operate as a Comfort Centre or Reception Centre/Shelter
- Upgrading emergency readiness for generator-based operations
Documents Needed
- Emergency Response Plan, or commitment to develop one with the Municipality
- List of key organizational contacts
- Most recent annual financial statement
- Current fiscal year budget
- Work or equipment budget with quotations
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered fire departments in East Hants
- Community halls or similar facilities in East Hants
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not registered under the Societies Act of Nova Scotia
- Facilities that are not designated as Comfort Centres or Reception Centres/Shelters
Eligible expenses
- Electrical work to connect a generator
- Purchase of a suitable generator
- Major repairs
- Construction of a small building to house a generator and related supplies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Construction projects larger than 24 square metres for generator storage
Eligible geographic areas
- East Hants Municipality
Selection criteria
- Geographic location of the building
- Nearby availability of other equipped facilities
- Building accessibility and road access
- Availability of kitchen facilities and potable water
- Hazards near the facility and the organization’s ability to operate it
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Gather the required organizational and financial information.
- Prepare the work or equipment budget and supporting quotations.
- Step 2: Submit the request
- Send the funding request in advance of starting work or incurring expenses, where possible.
- Step 3: Municipality review
- The Municipality reviews the request against the policy criteria.
- Step 4: Agreement and decision
- If approved, the facility signs the required Memorandum of Understanding.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Municipality using stated facility and organizational criteria.
- The Municipality decides whether to approve, reject, or edit recommendations.
- Selected facilities must sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Municipality.
Additional information
- Each funded facility must sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Municipality.
- Equipment purchased through the program remains the property of the applying organization.
- Applications should be submitted before work starts or expenses are incurred, where possible.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Comfort Centres and Reception Centres/Shelters Funding Policy Program
What is the Comfort Centres and Reception Centres/Shelters Funding Policy?
This program provides up to $10,000 in funding for approved Comfort Centres and Reception Centres/Shelters in East Hants. It supports generator-related electrical work, generator purchases, major repairs, and small building construction for generator storage and related supplies.
How much funding can be received?
Comfort Centres and Reception Centres/Shelters Funding Policy Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Comfort Centres and Reception Centres/Shelters Funding Policy program?
To be eligible for the Comfort Centres and Reception Centres/Shelters Funding Policy program, you must:
Registered under the Societies Act of Nova Scotia
Facility designated as a comfort or reception centre
Registered fire department or community hall
What expenses are eligible under Comfort Centres and Reception Centres/Shelters Funding Policy?
Preparing a facility to operate as a Comfort Centre or Reception Centre/Shelter
Upgrading emergency readiness for generator-based operations
Who can I contact for more information about the Comfort Centres and Reception Centres/Shelters Funding Policy?
You can contact Municipality of East Hants by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Comfort Centres and Reception Centres/Shelters Funding Policy available?
The Comfort Centres and Reception Centres/Shelters Funding Policy program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Comfort Centres and Reception Centres/Shelters Funding Policy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Comfort Centres and Reception Centres/Shelters Funding Policy is a Grant and Funding