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Culture Innovation Fund
Funding for culture-led organizational innovation
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2025
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
The Culture Innovation Fund supports innovative organizational change through creativity and culture. It provides up to $15,000 of eligible costs with no matching funds required, or up to 75% of eligible costs to a maximum of $50,000 for projects that improve communities and expand access to arts and culture.
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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
- New arts and cultural activities that support healthy communities.
- Projects using creativity, arts and culture to bring people together and promote equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Inclusive and sustainable organizational growth initiatives.
- Community engagement activities and improvements to organizational practices.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations in Nova Scotia.
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to new arts and cultural activities.
- Costs for initiatives focused on equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Costs for planning inclusive and sustainable growth.
- Costs for staff and volunteer training and development.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- The review period is typically 6 to 8 weeks.
- Applicants are notified whether the application is approved.
- Processing may take longer if additional information is needed or the form is incomplete.
Additional information
- Applicants should contact the Program Officer before submitting an application.
- The program is offered on a rolling basis until funds are allocated.
- Only one funding stream can be selected per application.
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?
The Culture Innovation Fund supports innovative organizational change through creativity and culture. It provides up to $15,000 of eligible costs with no matching funds required, or up to 75% of eligible costs to a maximum of $50,000 for projects that improve communities and expand access to arts and culture.
How much funding can be received?
Culture Innovation Fund Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Culture Innovation Fund program?
To be eligible for the Culture Innovation Fund program, you must:
Project addresses community challenges.
Project improves access to arts and culture.
Application covers a specific project or related activities.
What expenses are eligible under Culture Innovation Fund?
New arts and cultural activities that support healthy communities.
Projects using creativity, arts and culture to bring people together and promote equity, diversity and inclusion.
Inclusive and sustainable organizational growth initiatives.
Community engagement activities and improvements to organizational practices.
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