Since the For the Good of Our Community Fund was established in the fall of 2021, we have invested more than $725,000 and supported 52 non-profit organizations focused on creating positive, lasting impacts throughout Nova Scotia.
The For the Good of Our Community Fund awards grants of up to $20,000 to selected charities and non-profit organizations working to address areas of critical community need within Nova Scotia.
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We are accepting applications for the 2026 For the Good of Our Community Fund from November 5 until December 22, 2025.
For the Good Fund Application
Who is Eligible for Funding?
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Applicants must be a registered charity or non-profit organization that works to support communities within Nova Scotia.
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Organizations must be working to address areas of critical community need within Nova Scotia.
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Preference will be given to organizations working on projects and initiatives that promote inclusivity and provide strong benefits to equity seeking or other underserved groups and communities.
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Preference will be given to organizations that have impact throughout the province of Nova Scotia.
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Projects and initiatives must have alignment with our investment focus area of community well-being. By investing in the below fundamentals, we can contribute to the health and well-being of our communities and enhance physical spaces, creating opportunities of care and connection.
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- Increase food security.
- Improve access to affordable shelter or housing.
- Support positive health outcomes, including mental health.
- Steward the preservation of our natural resources.
For the Good of Our Community - Eligibility Criteria (PDF)
Ineligibility
- Organizations that do not align with the NSLC’s values and service standards.
- Projects/Initiatives that provide no clear or direct benefit to the province of Nova Scotia.
- Individuals or individual pursuits/fundraising initiatives.
- Religious organizations whose primary purpose is religious practice or worship, unless they are engaged in a significant project benefiting the community as a whole.
- Research projects.
Past Recipients of the For the Good of Our Community Fund
Since the fund was established in 2021, the NSLC has provided grants to 52 organizations focused on making Nova Scotia a better place to live. These funds have been used to support a wide range of programs, including starting a new community kitchen, maintaining conservation lands, creating community gardens, creating safe places for those needing mental health support and so much more.