Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund

The facts, in the funder’s words

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

Create an account and log into the Submittable portal to complete the pre-screening form. Source: nschallengefund.ca · how to applyChecked 3 November 2026.

Amount

$75,000 to $1,000,000 CAD

Covers 60-80% of eligible project costs.

The Fund will provide non-repayable grants between $75,000 and $1,000,000 per project that range from 60 - 80% of eligible project costs. Source: nschallengefund.ca · funding opportunitiesChecked 3 November 2026.

Where

Nova Scotia: Canada

More grants in Canada and North America.

The Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund is a provincial grant program for local action on climate change in Nova Scotia. Source: nschallengefund.caChecked 3 November 2026.

Who can apply

NGOs, Indigenous organisations, Government bodies and Research institutions

The following groups are eligible lead applicants: Nova Scotia municipalities First Nations bands and tribal councils Post-secondary institutions Non-profit organizations operating in Nova Scotia Source: nschallengefund.ca · how to applyChecked 3 November 2026.

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

May 28, 2026: Open for round 4 funding applications June 25, 2026 @ 2:00PM: Pre-screening deadline July 23, 2026 @ 2:00PM: Full application deadline Source: nschallengefund.ca · how to applyChecked 3 November 2026.

Co-funding required

Yes

A minimum of 20% of eligible project costs must be contributed by the applicant. Source: nschallengefund.ca · funding opportunitiesChecked 3 November 2026.

Restoration approach

Wetlands, Coasts and oceans, Rivers and lakes and Community conservation

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

More grants for coasts, wetlands and communities.

The call

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Brief quarterly progress reports; after completion a final impact report with a financial report.

Recipients are required to provide brief quarterly progress reports on whether their project is on track and any challenges they are experiencing. Upon project completion recipients submit a Final Impact Report, including a financial report on how the Fund was spent, Source: nschallengefund.ca · how to applyChecked 3 November 2026.

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