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Low Carbon Communities
Funding for community-led low-carbon projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 20, 2025
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This provincial program supports community-led low-carbon projects in Nova Scotia with up to $75,000 or $50,000 depending on the category. It funds preparatory work for clean buildings, clean electricity, clean transportation, and clean energy education projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : May 20, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Preparatory work for clean buildings projects
- Preparatory work for clean electricity projects
- Preparatory work for clean transportation projects
- Clean energy education and engagement projects
- Learning-by-doing projects with innovation, knowledge sharing, equity, or accessibility benefits
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- LCC Budget & In-Kind Forecast Excel File
- Proof of matching funds or in-kind contributions
- Letters of support from Council, community, or partners
- Relevant supporting materials such as plans, maps, or cost quotes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- First Nations bands and organizations
- Registered non-profit organizations
- Post-secondary institutions
- Businesses
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside Nova Scotia
- Projects without strong community support
- Projects serving organizations with exclusive membership
Eligible expenses
- Reasonable and direct project costs
- Eligible preparatory work costs such as assessments, planning, design, consultation, and training
- Donated labour, materials, services, and equipment as in-kind contributions
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenses and construction
- Financing, land acquisition, land lease, permitting, and procurement
- Organizational administration, existing staff salaries, start-up costs, and restructuring
- Ongoing operational costs for charging infrastructure, fleets, transit, and shared mobility services
- Redistributing the funding as grants or rebates to other organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- Expression of Interest submissions are reviewed for eligibility and alignment with the program.
- Applicants are notified of the EOI outcome by email.
- Only eligible projects receive an invitation to submit a full application.
- After approval, changes to deliverables, timelines, or budget allocations must be approved by program staff.
- Final funding is released after project completion and final reporting.
Additional information
- Expressions of Interest are closed for this intake.
- Applicants must share project findings in the final report.
- Changes to deliverables, timelines, or budget allocations require approval after project approval.
- The program may contact applicants for clarification during EOI review.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Low Carbon Communities Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Low Carbon Communities. 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 Low Carbon Communities?
This provincial program supports community-led low-carbon projects in Nova Scotia with up to $75,000 or $50,000 depending on the category. It funds preparatory work for clean buildings, clean electricity, clean transportation, and clean energy education projects.
How much funding can be received?
Low Carbon Communities Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Low Carbon Communities program?
To be eligible for the Low Carbon Communities program, you must:
Based in Nova Scotia
Benefits Nova Scotian communities
Shows GHG reduction potential
What expenses are eligible under Low Carbon Communities?
Preparatory work for clean buildings projects
Preparatory work for clean electricity projects
Preparatory work for clean transportation projects
Clean energy education and engagement projects
Learning-by-doing projects with innovation, knowledge sharing, equity, or accessibility benefits
Who can I contact for more information about the Low Carbon Communities?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia by email at lowcarboncommunities@novascotia.ca or by phone at 902-499-2497.
Where is the Low Carbon Communities available?
The Low Carbon Communities program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Low Carbon Communities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Low Carbon Communities is a Grant and Funding