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
Official resources
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.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application
- Fill out the Not-For-Profit Insurance Grant application form.
- Attach all required supporting documents.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the completed application for review on an as-received basis.
- Step 3: Await review and decision
- The application is reviewed by municipal staff.
- Approved applications move forward for funding processing.
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
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