Deadline: 14-Feb-23
The Government of Nova Scotia is now accepting applications for its Community Facilities Improvement Program supports community-led projects which enhance the public use of existing facilities.
Funding Information
- The department’s contribution will not normally exceed 75% of total estimated project costs, and not exceed a maximum of $50,000.
Eligible Projects
- The applicant must comply with all necessary legislative requirements such as, but not limited to, the Fire Safety Act, the Building Code Act, and the Heritage Property Act. Eligible projects may include:
- improvements to the exterior of the facility such as siding, gutters, roofing or other projects intended to address the structural integrity of the building.
- improvements to the interior of the building, such as kitchen upgrades. Large appliances may be eligible if they are part of a larger kitchen renovation, subject to approval by the Department.
- improvements related to the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations, including electrical upgrades
- improvements to improve building efficiency such as insulation, windows, or doors
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants must:
- Be a registered not-for-profit Society in good standing, OR
- Be a federally registered Charity or not-for-profit Corporation in good standing, OR
- Be a Nova Scotian Mi’kmaw band AND
- Operate primarily for the benefit of community, culture and diversity, AND
- Provide programs that serve a broader community and not strictly the organization’s membership, AND
- Own the property where the work will take place OR maintain a long-term lease of at least 5 years with the owner of the property where the work will take place.
Criteria
- Eligible applications will be reviewed against the following program criteria:
- Applying organization (i.e. applicant) – overall mandate and purpose; how welcoming the organization is to all Nova Scotians.
- Facility – how the facility supports various activities and services needed by diverse communities, organizations and individuals.
- Project rationale / urgency – why the project is important or urgent for the long-term sustainability of the facility and development of the organization(s) who use it.
- Community outcomes and benefits – how the project will help sustain, improve or expand participation in activities and services by a broad section of the community; how the facility will help develop a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive community as a result of the project.
- Project work, capacity and budget – how the applicant demonstrates the capacity to complete the project work on time and within scope; project costs are reasonable, and applicant demonstrates sources of revenue; the budget is detailed and balanced.
Ineligible
- Organizations who have received funding from this program in 2022-2023
- Private sector organizations
- Federal, provincial, regional, municipal governments, counties, towns, villages, etc.
- Hospitals or health facilities
- Education institutions (public and private)
- Individuals
- Religious or faith sanctuaries (consideration may be given to improvements within a place of worship that is used primarily by eligible not-for-profit organizations, such as a church hall)
- Legions
- Facilities that are predominantly used for sport, recreation and fitness
For more information, visit Government of Nova Scotia.