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Nourish Nova Scotia — Youth Food Initiatives Funding
Support for youth-led food initiatives in Nova Scotia
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 20, 2025
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Nourish Nova Scotia supports youth-led and youth-focused food initiatives across Nova Scotia. It also backs school-based growing projects and food literacy activities that help young people learn about food and shape local food systems.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 20, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Youth-led food access initiatives.
- Youth-focused food literacy initiatives.
- School-based growing projects.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Youth-led groups.
- Youth-focused organizations.
- School groups.
- Community organizations.
- Mi'kmaw communities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia.
Additional information
- Funding opportunities are currently not available.
- Nourish Nova Scotia also shares partner opportunities aligned with its program areas.
- The organization offers impact reports on closed funding rounds.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Nourish Nova Scotia — Youth Food Initiatives Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Nourish Nova Scotia — Youth Food Initiatives Funding. 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 Nourish Nova Scotia — Youth Food Initiatives Funding?
Nourish Nova Scotia supports youth-led and youth-focused food initiatives across Nova Scotia. It also backs school-based growing projects and food literacy activities that help young people learn about food and shape local food systems.
How much funding can be received?
Nourish Nova Scotia — Youth Food Initiatives Funding Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Nourish Nova Scotia — Youth Food Initiatives Funding program?
To be eligible for the Nourish Nova Scotia — Youth Food Initiatives Funding program, you must:
Youth-led or youth-focused.
Food access or literacy focus.
Based in Nova Scotia.
What expenses are eligible under Nourish Nova Scotia — Youth Food Initiatives Funding?
Youth-led food access initiatives.
Youth-focused food literacy initiatives.
School-based growing projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Nourish Nova Scotia — Youth Food Initiatives Funding?
You can contact Nourish Nova Scotia by email at dawn.hare@nourishns.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Nourish Nova Scotia — Youth Food Initiatives Funding available?
The Nourish Nova Scotia — Youth Food Initiatives Funding program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Nourish Nova Scotia — Youth Food Initiatives Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Nourish Nova Scotia — Youth Food Initiatives Funding is a Grant and Funding