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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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Comfort Centres and Reception Centres/Shelters Funding Policy. 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 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