Community associations in the municipality play a significant role in operating and maintaining recreational trails to support healthy living and recreation. These grant programs are to support the work of these associations.
Recreational Trails Grants Program is available to eligible applicants as per Administrative Order Number 2020-011-ADM Respecting HRM’s Grant Programs for Active Transportation and Recreational Trails .The program was established to support the municipality's recreational trails objectives that are implemented in conjunction with community associations.
Summary of eligible applicants. Detailed eligibility is outlined in the AO 2020-011-ADM and the respective Grants listed below.
- The applicant has written permission from the land owners
- Applicant is a member of Nova Scotia Trails, eligible for their Group Trail Insurance Coverage, or has obtained an equivalent Commercial General Liability Insurance Coverage of at least $5,000,000.
- Applicant is demonstrating broad/ diverse mandate and by-laws aligned with all clauses outlined in the HRM By-Law P 600 respecting Municipal Parks and other By-Laws as applicable
- Applicant demonstrates commitment to construct and maintain the facilities managed at a standard that is safe to all users permitted on the trail. An operational plan and budget for maintenance beyond construction are highly recommended to prove commitment.
- Applicant demonstrates recent (within the past year) local community engagement and consultations Applicant has not defaulted/ bridged Grant(s)’ requirements in the past years by:
Recreational Trails Grants Program is composed of three available grants. Please follow the links below to access grants’ terms and conditions, eligibility and project evaluation criteria and to submit an application. Applicants are eligible for one or more grants pending on the type projects proposed.
- Recreational trails capital grants
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Submission for 2020-2021 is closed.
Submission Deadline for 2021-2022: September 30, 2021
Recreational Trails Capital Grants are awarded to Grant Recipients for eligible new recreational trails construction costs only (bricks and mortar type of work) as well as project planning and design to support new construction. Other operational expenses, outside of construction and planning are not eligible under this Program (i.e. photocopies, late pay charges, office expenses, marketing expenses, brochures, media relations etc.).
Below is a link to the complete Recreational Trails Capital Grants which outline eligibility, evaluation criteria, terms and timelines.
Recreational Trails Capital Grants
Download on your desktop the 2021 -2022 Application Package. Complete the info requested and submit along with required documents by email at: hogankr@halifax.ca.
To be considered, applications and supporting documents required must be received on or before September 30, 2021.
Recreational Trails Capital Grants Application for 2021 -2022 will be posted in July 2021
- Recreational trails re-capitalization grants
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Submission for 2020-2021 is now closed.
Submission Deadline for 2021 -2022: September 30, 2021
Recreational Trails Recapitalization Grants are awarded to eligible applicants for engineering studies, engineering redesign and tendering packages, mandatory structural inspections, construction projects to re-instate or upgrade eligible recreational trails and their structures and amenities to current standards and guidelines. Other operational expenses are not eligible under this Program (i.e. photocopies, late pay charges, office expenses, marketing expenses, brochures, media relations etc.).
Below is a link to the complete Recreational Trails Re- Capitalization Grants which outline eligibility, evaluation criteria, terms and timelines.
Recreational Trails Re-Capitalization Grants
Download on your desktop the 2021 -2022 Application Package. Complete the info requested and submit along with required documents by email at: hogankr@halifax.ca.
To be considered, applications and supporting documents required must be received on or before September 30, 2021.
Recreational Trails Re-Capitalization Grants Application for 2021 -2022 will be posted in July 2021.
- Recreational trails maintenance and operations grants & active transportation maintenance and operations grant
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Submission deadline: February 28, 2021
In response to trail organizations’ request to maintain consistency between Active Transportation and Recreational Trails Maintenance and Operations Grants, we are providing one application package for both grants.
Recreational Trails Maintenance and Operations Grants are awarded by the municipality to eligible applicants as outlined in the Administrative Order Number 2020-011-ADM Respecting HRM’s Grant Programs for Active Transportation and Recreational Trails and the Recreational Trails Maintenance and Operations Grants.
The Recreational Trails Maintenance and Operations Grants are awarded to maintain eligible recreational trails and their infrastructure and amenities to an accessible and/or safe standard for public use. These funds are intended to address the day to day maintenance needed to sustain the existing infrastructure by repairing normal wear and tear. Applicants must refer to the Evaluation Criteria section to support their application and provide the required documentation, according to the type of project, at the application time.
AT Maintenance and Operations Grants are awarded by the municipality to eligible applicants as outlined in the Administrative Order Number 2020-011-ADM Respecting HRM’s Grant Programs for Active Transportation and Recreational Trails and the AT Maintenance and Operations Grants. These grants are to maintain existing Active Transportation corridors and their infrastructure and amenities to an accessible and/or safe standard for public use. These funds are intended to address the day to day maintenance needed to sustain the existing infrastructure by repairing normal wear and tear. Applicants must refer to the Evaluation Criteria section to support their application and provide the required documentation, according to the type of project, at the application time.
Groups cannot submit applications or duplicate expenses to the two grants for the same facility. Organizational expenses have a cap of $2,000 whether the applicant proposes projects for one or both grants.
To request an application package, for related info or to arrange alternative submission, please contact:
Emma Martin, AT Community Programs Coordinator
Transportation and Public Works, PPD- Active Transportation
martinem@halifax.ca; c: 902-499-6742
To be considered for Grants, applications and supporting documents required must be sent on or before February 28, 2021 to martinem@halifax.ca .