The 2025 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. The 2025 program guidebook and application forms can be found below:
- 2025/26 Community Grants Program Guidebook - For information purposes only (not accepting applications)
- Community Grants Administrative Order
- 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.
Please note:
- the 2025 Community Grants Program will no longer have an "Affordable Housing Category"
- Inquiries for affordable housing grants should made to the municipality's Affordable Housing Grant Program
- funding limitations to religious charities can be found on our website
- Past grant recipients
- Program contact information
Mail:
Community Grants Program
Finance and Asset Management
PO Box 1749
Halifax, NS B3J 3A5Email:
NonProfitGrants@halifax.caStaff contact:
Peter Greechan | Community Developer, Grants and Contributions
902.497.o479 | greechp@halifax.ca