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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
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