Community Grants Program

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)

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. 

Community Grants Program Administrative Order

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