The 2024 Community Grants Program is now closed.
Program summary: The Program provides annual cash grants to registered non-profit organizations and charities located throughout the Halifax region. There are two types of grants: a project grant of up to $5,000 OR a capital grant of up to $25,000.
Applicants should review the Program Guidebook prior to submitting an application. First-time applicants are encouraged to contact staff prior to submitting an application.
A new guidebook and application will be posted for the 2025 Program
Application (fillable) - please ensure you save changes to the application template before submitting by email.
Application (print version)
Please note the 2025 Community Grants Program will no longer have a "Affordable Housing Category". Inquiries for affordable housing grants should made the HRM's Affordable Housing Grant Program".
Note on funding limitations to religious charities.
Final Report Form for those who are awarded a grant (2024-25 program) and must submit the required final report. Please ensure you save changes to the reporting form template before sending.
See past recipients of Community Grants:
Contact the Community Grants Program
Mail:
Community Grants Program
Finance and Asset Management
PO Box 1749
Halifax, NS
B3J 3A5
By Email: NonProfitGrants@halifax.ca
Staff contact
Peter Greechan - Community Developer, Grants and Contributions
902.497.o479
greechp@halifax.ca