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Effective local government and strong, sustainable communities Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

10/27/2026

Preserve your community’s war memorial! offers funding to build, restore, and expand community war memorials honouring Canadians who served.

Funding covers up to 50% of eligible project costs, up to $25,000.

Deadline: December 1, 2026.

10/23/2026

Strengthening Collaboration Across Atlantic Canada
NSFM joined the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick, Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador, the Federation of Prince Edward Island Municipalities, and provincial ministers and government representatives for the inaugural Atlantic Local Government Ministers’ Meeting in Halifax.
Discussions focused on shared municipal priorities, including cellular service, harassment and incivility, and other challenges affecting communities across the region.
The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives, bring forward common priorities, and explore how continued collaboration can support municipalities and the communities they serve.

10/23/2026

Supporting housing stability in Nova Scotia

Funding is available to create or expand permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness in Pictou, Kings and Lunenburg counties.

Eligible projects may include housing units, property acquisition, staffing and ongoing support services.

📌 Ongoing intake.

10/20/2026

Help build an age-friendly community!

Nova Scotia’s Age-Friendly Communities Grant offers up to $10,000 for community projects and $25,000 for planning initiatives that support older adults.

Deadline: November 19, 2026.

Explore the grant on the NS Funding Portal: https://loom.ly/vtsZrp0

10/18/2026

We recognize Persons Day in Canada is October 18
It marks the day in 1929 when the historic decision to include women in the legal definition of “persons” was handed down by Canada’s highest court of appeal. This gave some women the right to be appointed to the Senate of Canada and paved the way for women's increased participation in public and political life.

10/15/2026

Planning for a more climate-resilient community?

The Green Municipal Fund offers two funding opportunities:
Up to $75,000 for climate adaptation projects
Up to $70,000 for feasibility studies

Deadline: November 10, 2026

Explore both programs on the NS Funding Portal: https://loom.ly/vtsZrp0

10/14/2026

Informing the Future of Councillor Orientation

Today, NSFM brought municipal members together in Wolfville to discuss mandatory orientation training for newly elected councillors.

Introduced through Bill 212, the new requirement presents an opportunity to identify what councillors need to succeed in their roles and what municipalities need to deliver effective, accessible and equitable orientation.

Through these consultations, NSFM is gathering municipal perspectives on current practices, opportunities and barriers to help inform the development of a practical orientation framework.

Municipal voices matter in shaping the regulations that will guide this process.

10/14/2026

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving In recognize NSFM will be closed, Monday, October 12, 2026

10/11/2026

We recognize International Day of the Girl on October 11, 2026

Address

1809 Barrington Street
Halifax, NS
B3J3K8

Telephone

(902) 423-8331

Website

http://www.nsfm.ca/

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