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Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.

Q: 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

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund?

You can contact Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia (RCFNS).

Q: Where is the Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund available?

The Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund program is available the province of Nova Scotia.

Q: Is the Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Nova Scotia, Canada

Supports rural community climate change action

Grant and Funding

Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia

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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Reduce the ecological footprint

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

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

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 4,900

Retrofit community buildings with cool roofs and native shade trees

$ 5,000

Build a rain garden and infiltration trench to manage stormwater

Eligibility

Applicant is a Nova Scotia resident with a direct connection to the rural community where the project takes place.
Project is climate change related and community-based in Nova Scotia.
Applicant is associated with a sponsoring organization that can receive funds and is a qualified donee able to issue official donation receipts (Canadian Income Tax purposes).
Applicant can secure local, community-based matching support.
Applicant can participate in required virtual convening sessions.

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.

Eligible geographic areas

Rural areas of Nova Scotia

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Joan Feynman Climate Change 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.