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Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund
Supports rural community climate change action
Last Update: May 22, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 15, 2025
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This fund provides matching funding of up to $5,000 for innovative, community-based climate change projects in rural Nova Scotia. Eligible activities include climate change related initiatives that support adaptation, mitigation, and sustainable community 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
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- 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
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-based climate change projects in rural Nova Scotia.
- Initiatives supporting climate change adaptation in rural communities.
- Initiatives supporting climate change mitigation in rural communities.
- Projects promoting environmentally sustainable communities.
- Projects strengthening socially supportive and economically thriving rural communities.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nova Scotia residents leading climate change projects connected to a rural community.
- Youth applicants (ages 13 to 25) connected to a rural Nova Scotia community.
- Applicants working with a sponsoring qualified-donee organization able to receive funds.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Project deficits.
- Debt repayment.
Eligible geographic areas
- Rural areas of Nova Scotia
Selection criteria
- Creative and innovative climate change ideas.
- Projects that show leadership.
- Projects that address a demonstrated community need.
- Projects that raise public awareness on climate change.
- Projects that promote racial, economic, or gender equity.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your project
- Develop a project plan showing how it will involve people, resources, and the natural environment of your community.
- Step 2: Submit the online application
- Complete the application form through the program’s online portal.
- Step 3: Complete post-application requirements
- Participate in the virtual convening sessions if selected.
- Submit the final report at the end of the project.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are submitted through the online application form.
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Grantees are expected to take part in virtual convening sessions.
- A final report must be submitted after the project is completed.
Additional information
- Youth recipients must be between 13 and 25 years old.
- Grantees must be available for two virtual Convening Sessions (one at the start and one to showcase the funded project); dates to be announced.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund Program
What is the Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund?
This fund provides matching funding of up to $5,000 for innovative, community-based climate change projects in rural Nova Scotia. Eligible activities include climate change related initiatives that support adaptation, mitigation, and sustainable community development.
How much funding can be received?
Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund program?
To be eligible for the Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund program, you must:
Nova Scotia resident with rural community connection
Qualified-donee sponsor organization
Climate change community project
What expenses are eligible under Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund?
Community-based climate change projects in rural Nova Scotia.
Initiatives supporting climate change adaptation in rural communities.
Initiatives supporting climate change mitigation in rural communities.
Projects promoting environmentally sustainable communities.
Projects strengthening socially supportive and economically thriving rural communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund?
You can contact Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia (RCFNS).
Where is the Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund available?
The Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund is a Grant and Funding