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Community Compass Grant
Funding for impactful social and co-operative projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 40,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The Community Compass Grant supports social enterprise and co-operative initiatives with measurable social or environmental impact. Applicants may request one of the available funding levels: $10,000, $15,000, $20,000, or $40,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Social enterprise initiatives.
- Co-operative projects or programs.
- Projects with measurable social impact.
- Projects with measurable environmental impact.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Social enterprises
- Co-operatives
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Additional information
- Annual funding program.
- Applicants choose from set funding levels: $10,000, $15,000, $20,000, or $40,000.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Compass Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Compass Grant. 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 Community Compass Grant?
The Community Compass Grant supports social enterprise and co-operative initiatives with measurable social or environmental impact. Applicants may request one of the available funding levels: $10,000, $15,000, $20,000, or $40,000.
How much funding can be received?
Community Compass Grant Funds up to $40,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Compass Grant program?
To be eligible for the Community Compass Grant program, you must:
Registered co-operative or social enterprise
Based in or operating in Nova Scotia
Measurable social or environmental impact
What expenses are eligible under Community Compass Grant?
Social enterprise initiatives.
Co-operative projects or programs.
Projects with measurable social impact.
Projects with measurable environmental impact.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Compass Grant?
You can contact East Coast Credit Union.
Where is the Community Compass Grant available?
The Community Compass Grant program is available across Canada.
Is the Community Compass Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Compass Grant is a Grant and Funding