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Nova Scotia Trail Maintenance Program
Funding for trail maintenance and emergency repairs
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : December 1, 2026
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding for trail maintenance and emergency repairs in Nova Scotia. It supports regular upkeep, aging infrastructure, and damage caused by events such as fire, flooding, and hurricanes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : December 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Emergency and Relief
- Environment
Target groups
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Regular trail maintenance
- Maintenance and repair of trail infrastructure
- Emergency repairs after major damage from fire, flooding, hurricanes, or similar events
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Proof of trail insurance
- Trail group registration information
- Landowner permission
- Final report with written report and financial statement
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit community groups
- Trail builders and managers
- Municipalities
Eligible expenses
- Trail resurfacing and drainage work
- Repair or replacement of signs, bollards, gates, turnstiles, and fencing
- Maintenance of trail amenities such as washrooms, picnic tables, benches, gazebos, and garbage cans
- Maintenance equipment such as shovels, rakes, bush hogs, and chainsaws
- Repairs to bridges, culverts, groomers, and related trail infrastructure
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Selection criteria
- Applicant’s need for funding
- Applicant’s ability to contribute to the project
- Magnitude of the work needed for catastrophic event funding
- Availability of funds
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the Trail Consultant
- Discuss the proposal before applying.
- Confirm eligibility and receive guidance.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the application form.
- Have the form signed by the organization’s authorized signatories.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application by email or mail to CCTH Trail Grants.
- Keep in mind that applications are accepted from April 1 to December 1, or until the program is fully committed.
- Step 4: Follow up after submission
- Wait at least 30 business days after confirmed receipt before checking the status.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants are encouraged to contact the Trail Consultant before applying to discuss the proposal and confirm eligibility.
- A completed, signed application is required before the file can be recommended for approval.
- Applications are reviewed after submission, and applicants should allow at least 30 business days after confirmed receipt before following up.
- If approved, payment is issued after a signed agreement outlining the project terms and conditions is submitted.
- Final report submission is required, and a final payment may be released after completion of the initiative.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis from April 1 to December 1, or until the program is fully committed.
- Applicants may be asked to contact the Trail Consultant before applying to discuss the proposal and confirm eligibility.
- Successful applicants must follow CCTH acknowledgment guidelines for recognition of provincial support.
- If a final payment remains outstanding, it is released after the initiative is completed and the final report is submitted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Nova Scotia Trail Maintenance Program Program
What is the Nova Scotia Trail Maintenance Program?
This program provides funding for trail maintenance and emergency repairs in Nova Scotia. It supports regular upkeep, aging infrastructure, and damage caused by events such as fire, flooding, and hurricanes.
How much funding can be received?
Nova Scotia Trail Maintenance Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is December 1, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Nova Scotia Trail Maintenance Program program?
To be eligible for the Nova Scotia Trail Maintenance Program program, you must:
Not-for-profit community groups
Authority to manage the trail
Trail insurance and landowner permission
What expenses are eligible under Nova Scotia Trail Maintenance Program?
Regular trail maintenance
Maintenance and repair of trail infrastructure
Emergency repairs after major damage from fire, flooding, hurricanes, or similar events
Who can I contact for more information about the Nova Scotia Trail Maintenance Program?
You can contact Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia by email at ccthtrailgrants@novascotia.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Nova Scotia Trail Maintenance Program available?
The Nova Scotia Trail Maintenance Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.