The Municipality of East Hants offers various grant programs to local non-profit and community organizations to help enhance programming and services. If you are unsure of which grant to apply for or require assistance, please read the Municipal Grant Policy and complete the Grant Intake Form.
The Beautification Grant Fund is for each District in East Hants to support non-profit community based beautification & enhancement projects.
Approved Projects:
To apply for this grant, please contact your District Councillor.
The Municipality of East Hants supports not-for-profit organizations through the Community Grant Program.
Community Grants are assessed under the following categories:
Deadline: Applications are considered on an as received basis.
The Community Partnership Fund provides multi-year funding to non-profit community organizations during their infancy to give them the opportunity to build capacity and assist with core organizational and administrative costs. This includes salaries of full-time staff, facilities, equipment, communications and the direct expenses of day-to-day work.
Applications are restricted to non-profit community based organizations providing a socially inclusive universal program or service to the Municipal community and those eligible for funding under the Municipal Government Act.
Eligibility Criteria
The District Recreation fund is available to assist with completing projects that support the maintenance and enhancements of community organizations.
District Recreation Funds are designated for:
Application Deadlines: January 31 & April 30 – Applicants are encouraged to apply by January 31 as funds in this program are limited.
District Recreation Fund Policy
Contact the Community Development Coordinator to discuss your project and to request an application.
The Municipality provides four types of general government grants:
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for a grant under this program fill out the General Grant Intake Form
The Heritage Property Incentive Program was introduced in 2016 and helps heritage property owners complete improvements to the exterior of their buildings including the replacement of roof shingle, windows and exterior painting.
Eligibility Criteria
Heritage Incentive Grant Policy
For more information, contact Rachel Gilbert or call 902-883-7098 ext 122,
This grant provides one-time financial assistance to organizations who are hosting a significant or special event that is open to the public and has a positive impact on tourism, community or economic development.
Major Special Event Grant Policy
For more information, contact the Tourism & Events Supervisor, or call 902-883-6239.
The Municipality of East Hants recognizes the importance and value of not-for-profit, community-based organizations. These organizations provide opportunities and services that benefit East Hants Residents contributing to building a strong community.
The purpose of the Not-for-Profit Insurance Grant Policy is to:
Program begins April 1st, 2023. Applications may be submitted on or after that date and will be considered on an “as received” basis.
This program supports non-profit tourism operators and is approved annually by Council. It is available to non-profit community-based organizations that run a tourism attraction or facility with the goal of attracting visitors from local, regional, national and international markets.
Eligibility Criteria:
Tourism Grant Application Form
For more information, contact the Tourism & Events Supervisor, or call 902-883-6239.
Each year, the Municipality provides financial support to the 13 fire departments who provide service within our boundaries. The primary source of funding is operating levies charged through the property tax bill. For more urban departments, these range from $0.12 to $0.17 per $100 of assessment and for smaller rural departments that have significantly less assessment to draw from, the rates are $0.21/$100 of assessment, with the exception of Rawdon Fire who in 2018/2019 raised the rate to $0.22/$100 to fund much needed infrastructure.
In 2015, Council passed a motion that the smaller department rates will be budgeted with a 1¢ increase until the year 2019/2020; this will ensure these departments have funding for the equipment and infrastructure required. Through the Fire Department Funding Policy, Council pays operating grants to the smaller, more rural departments.
As a recipient of a Municipal grant, you are encouraged to recognize the Municipality of East Hants for providing support of your event, project, or program. We appreciate acknowledgment of your grant in whatever ways are within your organization’s communications capabilities.