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Community Network Grant
Funding for equity and anti-racism community projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Up to $40,000 per project is available to support community-based work that advances equity and anti-racism in Nova Scotia. Eligible activities include awareness, education, capacity building, community engagement, research, policy work, and other community-led solutions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
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
- Social Services
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Awareness and education projects on equity, diversity, inclusion, and human rights.
- Capacity-building projects, including training, workshops, and leadership development.
- Community-building, support, and advocacy initiatives for underserved groups.
- Research, data, policy, and systemic change projects.
- Other innovative community-led solutions that advance equity and anti-racism.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit organizations.
- Registered charities.
- Community-based organizations in Nova Scotia.
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities, schools, post-secondary institutions, and hospitals.
- Public bodies and other levels of government.
- Projects that have already received a Community Network Grant in previous years.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fundraising events or revenue-generating activities.
- Operating expenses such as existing staff salaries, heat, and rent.
- Major building development or major equipment purchases.
- Projects mainly focused on employment.
- Costs incurred before the application deadline.
- Cultural events not clearly linked to the program objectives.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by OEA and a committee of representatives from other government departments.
- Applications are assessed against the eligibility requirements and selection criteria.
- If funded, the organization must submit a final report, including financial reporting, within 30 days of the project end date.
- Funded organizations must register and contribute to OEA's Community Network Site.
- Funding recipients are subject to provincial audit and record-retention requirements.
Additional information
- Funded organizations must register and contribute to OEA's Community Network Site.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Network Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Network 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 Network Grant?
Up to $40,000 per project is available to support community-based work that advances equity and anti-racism in Nova Scotia. Eligible activities include awareness, education, capacity building, community engagement, research, policy work, and other community-led solutions.
How much funding can be received?
Community Network Grant Funds up to $40,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Network Grant program?
To be eligible for the Community Network Grant program, you must:
Registered non-profit or charity in Nova Scotia.
Primary mandate in equity and anti-racism.
Project addresses systemic hate, inequity, or racism.
What expenses are eligible under Community Network Grant?
Awareness and education projects on equity, diversity, inclusion, and human rights.
Capacity-building projects, including training, workshops, and leadership development.
Community-building, support, and advocacy initiatives for underserved groups.
Research, data, policy, and systemic change projects.
Other innovative community-led solutions that advance equity and anti-racism.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Network Grant?
You can contact Nova Scotia Office of Equity and Anti-Racism by email at OEAengagement@novascotia.ca.
Where is the Community Network Grant available?
The Community Network Grant program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Community Network Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Network Grant is a Grant and Funding