Closed
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $1,500 to help eligible not-for-profit organizations cover insurance costs. It supports liability, directors and officers, and property insurance for community-based groups serving East Hants.
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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
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- Social Services
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Business Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Securing insurance coverage for not-for-profit community-based organizations.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Proof of incorporation or charitable registration
- Two executive signatures
- Insurance policy details and breakdown
- Most recent organizational financial statement
- Proof of District Councilor awareness
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit community-based organizations.
- Registered non-profit organizations under Nova Scotia Joint Stocks.
- Canadian charitable organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations supported by a larger provincial or national body.
- Religion-based organizations, including cemeteries.
- Sport or recreation organizations covered by a provincial or national sport organization.
- Organizations already receiving the Municipal Community Partnership Fund.
Eligible expenses
- Insurance policy expenses for liability insurance, directors and officers insurance, and property insurance.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications from organizations supported by a larger provincial or national body.
- Applications from religion-based organizations, including cemeteries.
- Applications from sport or recreation organizations whose insurance falls under a provincial or national sport body.
- Applications from organizations already funded through the Municipal Community Partnership Fund.
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Parks, Recreation and Culture staff on an ongoing basis.
- The Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture approves application recommendations.
- Approved funding is then processed for payment.
- Recipients must complete a final report within 12 months of approval.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed throughout the year until funds are dispersed.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Successful applications are announced publicly once a year.
- Recipients must submit a final report within 12 months of approval.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Not-For-Profit Insurance Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Not-For-Profit Insurance Grant. 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 Not-For-Profit Insurance Grant?
This program provides up to $1,500 to help eligible not-for-profit organizations cover insurance costs. It supports liability, directors and officers, and property insurance for community-based groups serving East Hants.
How much funding can be received?
Not-For-Profit Insurance Grant Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Not-For-Profit Insurance Grant program?
To be eligible for the Not-For-Profit Insurance Grant program, you must:
Registered non-profit or charity.
Serves East Hants residents.
Accessible to all residents.
What expenses are eligible under Not-For-Profit Insurance Grant?
Securing insurance coverage for not-for-profit community-based organizations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Not-For-Profit Insurance Grant?
You can contact Municipality of East Hants by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Not-For-Profit Insurance Grant available?
The Not-For-Profit Insurance Grant program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Not-For-Profit Insurance Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Not-For-Profit Insurance Grant is a Grant and Funding