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Culture Innovation Fund - Nova Scotia - Canada
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Culture Innovation Fund

Supports innovative arts and culture projects addressing social issues
Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : December 1, 2025
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada

Overview

This funding program provides up to $50,000 to support innovative community projects that use arts and culture to address social issues. It encourages activities that promote health, inclusivity, and community engagement, supporting organizational growth and program development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : December 1, 2025

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
  • Culture and Arts
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Development of arts and cultural activities that promote community well-being
  • Initiatives that foster social inclusion, equity, and diversity
  • Organizational planning for sustainable growth and community impact
  • Staff training and development to support artistic and social initiatives

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Non-profit organizations focused on arts and culture
  • Community organizations promoting social cohesion

Frequently Asked Questions about the Culture Innovation Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Culture Innovation Fund. 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 Culture Innovation Fund?

This funding program provides up to $50,000 to support innovative community projects that use arts and culture to address social issues. It encourages activities that promote health, inclusivity, and community engagement, supporting organizational growth and program development.

How much funding can be received?

Culture Innovation Fund Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.

What expenses are eligible under Culture Innovation Fund?

Development of arts and cultural activities that promote community well-being Initiatives that foster social inclusion, equity, and diversity Organizational planning for sustainable growth and community impact Staff training and development to support artistic and social initiatives

Who can I contact for more information about the Culture Innovation Fund?

You can contact Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia.

Where is the Culture Innovation Fund available?

The Culture Innovation Fund program is available the province of Nova Scotia.

Is the Culture Innovation Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Culture Innovation Fund is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Culture Innovation Fund?

Culture Innovation Fund is funded by Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia

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