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Nourish Nova Scotia — Youth Food Initiatives Funding
Support for youth-led food initiatives in Nova Scotia
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 20,000
Deadline
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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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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
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.
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