Community ACCESS-Ability Program

Closed

Government of Nova Scotia (Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage)

At a glance

Deadline
Passed
Location
Nova Scotia
Categories
Built Environment, Communication, Assistive Technology, Transportation

Summary

Cost-shared grants for community-led accessibility improvement projects in Nova Scotia. Eligible projects include improvements to the built environment, transportation, communications, assistive devices, and other accessibility-related improvements. Open to non-profit organizations, municipalities, towns, villages, First Nations communities, and public institutions. 2026-27 cycle closed 11:59 p.m. February 14, 2026, funding projects that run April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. The funder publishes no next opening date.

Eligibility

Registered Nova Scotia non-profits, municipalities, towns, villages, First Nations communities, social enterprises and public institutions. Applicants must operate primarily for community benefit, serve a broader community rather than only members, and own the project property or hold a lease of at least five years. Federally or provincially owned buildings, for-profit businesses, private homes or residences, and organizations that received 2025 Community ACCESS-Ability funding are ineligible.

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