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Community Facilities Improvement Program
Support for community facility upgrades
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
The Community Facilities Improvement Program supports community-led projects that improve the public use of existing facilities. Funding covers exterior repairs, interior upgrades, and other improvements tied to long-term facility sustainability, up to $50,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
- General public
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-led projects that improve the public use of existing facilities.
- Projects that repair or upgrade building exteriors.
- Projects that improve key interior features supporting long-term facility sustainability.
Documents Needed
- Completed Part One application form and budget.
- Completed Part Two online form.
- Facility photos and proof of ownership or lease.
- Letters of support or promotional materials.
- Quotes and funding confirmation letters, if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Joint Stocks-registered not-for-profit societies in good standing.
- Federally registered charities in good standing.
- Federally registered not-for-profit corporations in good standing.
- Mi'kmaw bands in Nova Scotia.
Who is not eligible
- Private sector organizations.
- Government bodies at the federal, provincial, regional, municipal, county, town, or village level.
- Hospitals and health facilities.
- Educational institutions.
- Individuals, religious or faith sanctuaries, legions, and sport, recreation, or fitness facilities.
Eligible expenses
- Exterior repairs and improvements, such as siding, gutters, and roofing.
- Interior upgrades, including flooring, walls, ceilings, lighting, bathrooms, and kitchens.
- Electrical and other building code-related upgrades.
- Efficiency improvements such as insulation, windows, doors, and heat pumps.
- Large appliances when part of a larger kitchen renovation.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- New construction and building extensions.
- Paving and general landscaping.
- Accessibility projects over $5,000.
- Application preparation costs and wages for employees.
- Improvements not directly related to the facility structure, such as generators, solar panels, and seating.
- Public wharfs, playground equipment, parks, and trails.
- Expenses outside the 2026 fiscal year.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed by Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage staff.
- Recommendations are forwarded for approval to the Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage.
- The full review and approval process may take 12 to 16 weeks.
Additional information
- Applicants are encouraged to contact program staff before applying.
- Applications must be complete, signed, and dated.
- Projects must have defined start and end dates.
- Final reports are required for funded projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Facilities Improvement Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Facilities Improvement Program. 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 Facilities Improvement Program?
The Community Facilities Improvement Program supports community-led projects that improve the public use of existing facilities. Funding covers exterior repairs, interior upgrades, and other improvements tied to long-term facility sustainability, up to $50,000.
How much funding can be received?
Community Facilities Improvement Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Facilities Improvement Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Facilities Improvement Program program, you must:
Eligible non-profit, charity, or Mi'kmaw band.
Existing facility with community use.
Owned property or 5-year lease.
What expenses are eligible under Community Facilities Improvement Program?
Community-led projects that improve the public use of existing facilities.
Projects that repair or upgrade building exteriors.
Projects that improve key interior features supporting long-term facility sustainability.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Facilities Improvement Program?
You can contact Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia by email at CFIPgrant@novascotia.ca.
Where is the Community Facilities Improvement Program available?
The Community Facilities Improvement Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Community Facilities Improvement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Facilities Improvement Program is a Grant and Funding