Municipal Grants
Each year the Municipality of East Hants offers various grant programs to local non-profit and community organizations. If you are unsure of which grant to apply for or require staff assistance, please complete the following Grant Intake Form.
Grant Recipients
Municipal Grant Program Policy
Community Beautification/Enhancement Grant
Each year the Municipality of East Hants places money into the Beautification Grant Fund for each District to financially support non-profit community – based beautification & enhancement efforts for the following approved… Full story
Community Grant Program Fund
The Municipality of East Hants recognizes the importance and value of not-for-profit community-based organizations. Council’s primary role is an enabling, facilitative one, meant to develop and coordinate supports necessary to… Full story
Community Partnership Fund
The Community Partnership Fund was created to build and foster relationships with non-profit community based organizations; to provide multi-year seed funding to non-profit community based organizations during their infancy to… Full story
District Recreation Fund
The Municipality of East Hants recognizes the importance and value of not-for-profit, community-based organizations. These organizations own or operate in facilities that provide recreational opportunities for East Hants residents. Funding… Full story
General Government Grants
General Government Grants are available to non-profit organizations that support the delivery of municipal services or provide services to enhance community well-being and the quality of life for the citizens… Full story
Grant Recognition Guidelines
Each year the Municipality of East Hants offers various grant programs to local not-for-profit and community organizations. These grants can range from hundreds of dollars to thousands of dollars. … Full story
Heritage Property Incentive Program
The Municipality is now accepting applications for the Heritage Property Incentive Program. The Heritage Property Incentive Program was introduced in 2016 and assists heritage property owners to complete improvements to the… Full story
Major Special Event Grant
The purpose of the Major Special Event Grant is to provide one-time financial assistance to organizations who are hosting a significant or special event that will be open to all… Full story
Not-For-Profit Insurance Grant
The Municipality of East Hants recognizes the importance and value of not-for-profit, community-based organizations. These organizations provide opportunities and services that benefit East Hants Residents contributing to building a strong… Full story
Tourism Grants
2023 Tourism Grant Applications are now being accepted. Applicants can contact Aurora Douthwright, Tourism & Events Supervisor via email adouthwright@easthants.ca or by phone at 902-883-6239 to discuss their project prior to completing the application.… Full story