Trail Funding
Trans Canada Trail Funding: Deadline Extended to Jan. 10
The deadline has been extended to January 10 for the
Trans Canada Trail Funding Program, which is open for applications in four areas: Trail Infrastructure and Major Repairs, Minor Maintenance, Greenway Development, and Trail Signage.
Connect2: Deadline Jan. 13
Connect2, which funds active transportation, has a deadline of January 13 for Expressions of Interest.
Recreation Trail Expansion Grant: Deadline Feb. 1
Groups that had their expressions of interest accepted for the
Recreation Trail Expansion Grant must submit their final applications by February 1.
CCTH Funding: Deadline of Feb. 14
The
Community Access-Ability Program and the
Recreation Facility Development Program both have a deadline of February 14. It is recommended that applicants first talk with the Trails Consultant about funding options before apply to either of these grants.
Federal Active Transportation Fund: Deadline Feb. 26
The intake for the Capital Projects Stream of the
Active Transportation Fund through the federal government is now open until February 26. Applications from eligible Indigenous recipients are being accepted through until April 9.
Trail Maintenance Grant
The Province’s
Trail Maintenance Grant is a small grant program supporting the annual maintenance of trails in NS. Though open from April 1 to December 1 or until the fund runs out, it is recommended you apply early.
Diversity and Community Capacity Fund
The Province’s
Diversity and Community Capacity Fund invests in the capacity-building efforts of organizations that represent traditionally marginalized communities and promote diversity and social equity. Deadline September 15.
Trail Damage Funding
Use this intake form link to have your requests for support for flooding damage repair directed to the appropriate funding source.
Disaster financial assistance for non-profits
Trans Canada Trail Funding Program
Infrastructure Canada Active Transportation Funding
NS Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage - Trail Funding
NS Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage - Community ACCESS-ability Program
HRM's Active Transportation Grants
NS Connect2 Funding Program
Natural Infrastructure Fund (federal government)
Municipal Funding (many municipalities provide funding to local trail groups, check with yours)
Community Health Board Wellness Funds (not for infrastructure, more progamming)
CUA's Community Investment Grant
Wage subsidies, summer jobs, interns and related funding sources:
Federal Government Funding for Jobs
Provincial Government Funding for Jobs
Clean Foundation
Eco Canada
Trans Canada Trail Youth Employment Program Wage Subsidy
CPRA - Canadian Parks and Recreation Association - Green Jobs
Nature Canada - Work to Grow
Project Learning Tree - Green Jobs
