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Community Investment Grant Program
Funding for community projects and small businesses
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 31, 2026
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program provides community investment funding for businesses, non-profits, and organizations in Nova Scotia. It supports projects such as new equipment, upgraded technology, community initiatives, sustainability efforts, and arts and culture activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchase of new equipment or upgraded technology for a small business
- Community programs or one-time initiatives for non-profit and community groups
- Health, wellness, and recreation initiatives
- Environmental sustainability projects with measurable impact
- Arts and culture activities that preserve or promote heritage and artistic expression
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Application worksheet for the chosen category
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small businesses
- Social enterprises
- Non-profit organizations
- Community associations
- Arts and culture organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that do not operate in Nova Scotia
- Applicants without one or more Nova Scotian residents involved in the organization
- Businesses or organizations that previously received funds through this program
Eligible expenses
- New equipment
- Upgraded technology
- Improved operational design
- One-time purchases, programs, or initiatives
- Project costs related to sustainability, community impact, health, or arts and culture activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Ongoing staffing costs
- Administrative costs
- Operational costs such as wages, rent, heat, electricity, and standard maintenance
- Attachments or supporting materials sent by email
- Hard copy submissions
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program’s community, economic, or environmental mission
- Strength of the project’s expected impact
- Fit with the selected funding category
- Potential for meaningful change in Nova Scotia
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program requirements
- Check the eligibility criteria and choose the best-fit category.
- Review the application worksheet for your category.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the online application form using the program portal.
- Use the worksheet to draft and organize your answers before submitting.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Send the application electronically through cua.com/grants.
- Do not email attachments, research files, or copies of the application.
- Submit only one application per applicant organization or business.
- Step 4: Confirm submission
- Look for the “Thank you for your submission” screen after sending.
- If confirmation does not appear, contact the program team.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through the online form.
- Additional emailed documents are not considered in evaluation.
- Funding announcements are made at the end of March.
- All applicants receive an email advising them of the grant recipients.
Additional information
- Applicants do not need to be current CUA members.
- Duplicate submissions will be discarded; only the earliest submission is considered.
- Selected applicants may be re-categorized by CUA staff if appropriate.
- Applicants who previously received funds through this program are not eligible.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Investment Grant Program Program
What is the Community Investment Grant Program?
This program provides community investment funding for businesses, non-profits, and organizations in Nova Scotia. It supports projects such as new equipment, upgraded technology, community initiatives, sustainability efforts, and arts and culture activities.
How much funding can be received?
Community Investment Grant Program Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Investment Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Investment Grant Program program, you must:
Operate in Nova Scotia
Use the online application form
Project planned for 2026
What expenses are eligible under Community Investment Grant Program?
Purchase of new equipment or upgraded technology for a small business
Community programs or one-time initiatives for non-profit and community groups
Health, wellness, and recreation initiatives
Environmental sustainability projects with measurable impact
Arts and culture activities that preserve or promote heritage and artistic expression
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Investment Grant Program?
You can contact Credit Union Atlantic (CUA).
Where is the Community Investment Grant Program available?
The Community Investment Grant Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Community Investment Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Investment Grant Program is a Grant and Funding