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Wells Foundation Cemetery Project Funding
Funding for cemetery restoration and improvement
Last Update: June 20, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Wells Foundation Cemetery Project Funding supports nonprofit cemetery and burial ground projects in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. It helps with restoration, repairs, protection, maintenance for Wells Cemeteries, incorporation, ownership, surveys, access improvements, and related cemetery work.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Cumberland
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Improvement, repair, protection, restoration, and general improvement of cemeteries or burial grounds
- Incorporating a nonprofit board or becoming incorporated as a nonprofit organization
- Obtaining ownership of a cemetery
- Data collection and database updating for cemetery information
Documents Needed
- Proof of ownership documents, if available
- Incorporation papers, articles, or bylaws
- List of officers, directors, or trustees
- Minutes showing authorization of the contact person and application
- Most recent financial statements
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit incorporated boards
- Overseeing nonprofit organizations, such as a church, for a nonprofit cemetery
- Groups of Canadian citizens seeking to establish a nonprofit board
Eligible expenses
- Legal costs
- Survey costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Routine care-taking, except for Wells Cemeteries
- Monuments for individuals
Eligible geographic areas
- Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
How to apply
1
Check eligibility
- Confirm that the cemetery or burial ground is located in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.
- Check that the applicant is a nonprofit incorporated board, an overseeing nonprofit organization, or a group seeking to establish a nonprofit board.
- Review whether the project concerns restoration, improvement, repair, protection, or ownership-related support for a cemetery.
2
Collect application materials
- Download the application form from the Wells Foundation website or request it by email or mail.
- Gather required information about the cemetery, the organization, and the authorized contact persons.
- Prepare supporting documents such as ownership papers, incorporation documents, history of the cemetery, and recent financial statements.
3
Prepare project details
- Describe the proposed work and explain why it is needed.
- Obtain quotes from potential contractors for work the organization cannot complete itself.
- Indicate any financial contribution, fundraising capacity, or volunteer work already provided.
4
Submit the application
- Ensure the application is signed by two officers of the organization, other than the designated contact person.
- Verify that all requested information and attachments are included before sending.
- Submit by regular mail to P.O. Box 976, Amherst, NS, B4H 3X9, or by email to wbwellsfoundation@gmail.com.
5
Await review
- Applications are reviewed at the Foundation Board’s late fall meeting for the following calendar year.
- Exceptions may be considered in rare emergency situations.
- Contact the Administrator if you need help with the process or a site visit.
Processing and Agreement
- The Foundation Board reviews and decides on funding at its late fall meeting.
- In rare emergency situations, exceptions may be made.
Additional information
- The Foundation board makes funding decisions at its late fall meeting for the following calendar year.
- In rare emergency situations, exceptions to the usual timing have been made.
- Application forms can be downloaded from the site, or requested by email or hard copy.
- The Administrator may provide support by phone, email, letter, or site visit.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Wells Foundation Cemetery Project Funding Program
What is the Wells Foundation Cemetery Project Funding?
Wells Foundation Cemetery Project Funding supports nonprofit cemetery and burial ground projects in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. It helps with restoration, repairs, protection, maintenance for Wells Cemeteries, incorporation, ownership, surveys, access improvements, and related cemetery work.
Who is eligible for the Wells Foundation Cemetery Project Funding program?
To be eligible for the Wells Foundation Cemetery Project Funding program, you must:
The cemetery or burial ground must be located in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.
The applicant must be a nonprofit incorporated board, an overseeing nonprofit organization, or a group of Canadian citizens seeking to establish a nonprofit board.
The project must involve establishing ownership, restoring, or improving a cemetery or burial ground.
What expenses are eligible under Wells Foundation Cemetery Project Funding?
Improvement, repair, protection, restoration, and general improvement of cemeteries or burial grounds
Incorporating a nonprofit board or becoming incorporated as a nonprofit organization
Obtaining ownership of a cemetery
Data collection and database updating for cemetery information
Who can I contact for more information about the Wells Foundation Cemetery Project Funding?
You can contact Wells Foundation by email at wbwellsfoundation@gmail.com or by phone at 902-397-1761.
Where is the Wells Foundation Cemetery Project Funding available?
The Wells Foundation Cemetery Project Funding program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Wells Foundation Cemetery Project Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Wells Foundation Cemetery Project Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Wells Foundation Cemetery Project Funding?
Wells Foundation Cemetery Project Funding is funded by Wells Foundation