Community Foundation of Nova Scotia

10/06/2026

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A reminder that the Letter of Intent for the CFNS VISIONS Fund is due October 9. You must complete a Letter of Intent in order to apply for this grant. Visit www.cfns.ca/VISIONS/ for more information and to apply.

Please note that we are accepting Letters of Intent through our new online granting portal, linked on our website. As we expect inquiries to increase on October 8 and 9, our capacity to provide technical support will be limited. We encourage you to register and begin your application as early as possible.

09/16/2026

Apply Now: CFNS VISIONS Fund

The CFNS VISIONS Fund is now accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) from interested applicants.

LOIs will be accepted from September 8 to October 9, 2026.
Learn More & Apply: https://cfns.ca/VISIONS/

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Pictured here is Eric Leviten-Reid, the Project Coordinator for New Dawn Community Development Educational Foundation’s Social Development Forum.

New Dawn was awarded $40,000 per year for three years to support their Social Development Forum, a new initiative addressing persistent poverty in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

The Forum brings together community organizations, service providers, and people with lived experience of poverty to build shared strategies for change. Through facilitated sessions and collaborative planning, the project aims to strengthen coordination across the sector, elevate first-voice participation, and develop a community-wide poverty reduction agenda rooted in local realities.

Eric says the support from the VISIONS Fund allows the organization to focus on the deeper, collaborative work needed to address poverty.

“It puts some legs underneath a level of work that’s often missing and is essential if we’re going to address poverty in our community.”

09/15/2026

09/08/2026

The CFNS VISIONS Fund is open!

We are accepting Letters of Intent until October 9th. For full details, visit cfns.ca/VISIONS/

The CFNS VISIONS Fund has two funding priorities:
1. Providing financial assistance to initiatives, programs, and projects that support individuals who have encountered significant challenges in life. This includes aid for underserved and under-resourced communities, as well as those facing issues such as health problems, food insecurity, housing instability, or other substantial needs as specified by the applicant.

2. Providing financial support to universities, colleges, or other non-traditional post-secondary organizations for innovative and creative educational programs or teaching methods across various disciplines, especially those supporting individuals who have encountered significant challenges in life.

07/02/2026

We're proud to share the CFNS 2025 Annual Report! Inside, you'll find inspiring stories of generosity from communities across Nova Scotia, along with highlights of the impact made possible last year.

Take a look at the stories, celebrate the milestones, and see what we accomplished together. Read the 2025 Annual Report here: https://cfns.ca/annual-report/

04/30/2026

Engage Nova Scotia Quality of Life Survey is open until May 3!

What’s Your Story?

We are excited to see how the stories of Nova Scotians help shape community wellbeing across the province.

Your voice is an important part of making this happen.

📢Help us tell the whole story by completing the Nova Scotia Quality of Life Survey by May 3rd!

Our support team is ready and on standby to help you get started.

You can reach out to them by phone or email to request a unique user code:

📧 email [email protected] or
📞 Call (toll-free) 833-224-0333 (Monday to Friday from noon to 5 PM!)

04/08/2026

Apply Now: Reciprocity Health Fund

We’re pleased to announce that the Reciprocity Health Fund is now open for applications. This annual grant supports projects/ programs addressing the social determinants of health in the Tri-County Area.

New This Year: Thanks to an additional contribution to this endowment in 2025, the Reciprocity Health Fund will award $710,000 in 2026. This is more than double what was granted in 2025.

Applications will be accepted from March 30 to April 30, 2026.
Learn More & Apply: https://cfns.ca/reciprocityhealthfund/

Pictured is Dr. Alicia Noreiga-Mundaroy. She is working with a Community Health Board in Shelburne County to examine how socio-economic factors affect well-being. This study focuses on barriers that prevent some Shelburne residents from accessing essentials like nutritious food, safe housing, transportation, and mental health support. This project received funding from the Reciprocity Health Fund in 2025 to support this important research.

03/30/2026

Apply Now: Reciprocity Health Fund

We’re pleased to announce that the Reciprocity Health Fund is now open for applications. This annual grant supports projects/ programs addressing the social determinants of health in the Tri-County Area.

New This Year: Thanks to an additional contribution to this endowment in 2025, the Reciprocity Health Fund will award $710,000 in 2026. This is more than double what was granted in 2025.

Applications will be accepted from March 30 to April 30, 2026.

Learn More & Apply: https://cfns.ca/reciprocityhealthfund/

Pictured is 2025 Reciprocity Health Fund recipient, Sou’West Nova Transit Association. Their grant from CFNS supported free first rides for new passengers. The charity provides transportation in Shelburne County, a region without public transit. While services are subsidized by municipalities, donors, and grants, rides still carry a cost for users, and prospective passengers may be unsure about reaching out for their transportation needs.

Kevin Curry, Executive Director of Sou’West Nova Transit, says their drivers logged over 300,000 km in 2024—the equivalent of circling the earth seven and a half times—and delivered 35 - 45 rides every day. Thanks to their dedication, residents can reach medical appointments, run errands, and stay connected.

02/19/2026

CFNS is looking for a part-time team member to support fundholders, donors, grantees, and scholarship recipients by maintaining high-quality records and ensuring timely communication.

If you love Nova Scotia, take pride in accuracy, and love bringing order to a busy system, this role might be for you.

Applications close February 25 at 4:00 PM.
https://cfns.ca/careers/

02/11/2026

We're looking for a community-minded, data-savvy person to join our team in a flexible part-time role. Visit cfns.ca/careers/ for all the details!

Application deadline: Wednesday February 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM