Grants and Funding
Municipal Council has adopted a grant policy which receives amendments from time to time to ensure the process clearly describes eligibility, evaluation, and accountability criteria. Attached to the policy is a schedule that provides information and details for each of the grant programs offered as well as each application deadline. We encourage you to apply early and contact us with any questions.
The recording of the 2024 Community Grants Information Session, held on January 15, 2024 can be viewed here.
Grant Policy and Policy Schedules
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Program Name
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2024/25 Application Deadline
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Community Festivals and Special Events (CFSE)
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CLOSED |
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Community Hall Assistance Program (CHAP) |
CLOSED |
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Park, Playground & Trail (PPT) |
CLOSED |
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Community Recreation Programming Assistance (CRPA) |
CLOSED |
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Youth Travel Assistance Program (YTAP) |
2024/25 Program budget has been fully awarded. |
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Councillor Grants to Organizations (CGTO) |
CLOSED |
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Kings Vision Grant (VISION) |
CLOSED |
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* On April 2 all applications received will be reviewed and considered for funding. Should any funds remain after this date, applications will continue to be accepted until the program end date of March 31 of each year or until such time as the budget has been fully expended.
Available grants programs & application forms:
Community Festivals and Special Events (CFSE) - APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR 2024-2025
This grant provides assistance for organizations to build pride and celebrate communities by showcasing achievements, culture and heritage, or to commemorate milestone anniversaries, The Festival and Special Events Grants assists community organizations with the costs of festivals, fairs, or special events marking civic or national holidays, and other noteworthy events.
Community Hall Assistance (CHAP) - APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR 2024-2025
To assist with capital repairs and renovations of halls, the Community Hall Assistance program contributes to the ongoing preservation of halls that are available for community use. Priority for funding is given to those projects that are directly related or attached to the hall structure and address structural safety and integrity.
Park, Playground, and Trail (PPT) - APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR 2024-2025
This fund supports the creation and maintenance of active living infrastructure. These grants support communities through well-maintained public parks, playgrounds, trails, and assets to improve opportunities and promote active living. Funding is to support all capital aspects of development and maintenance, excluding the purchase of land for future development.
Community Recreation Programming Assistance (CRPA) - APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR 2024-2025
This fund assists community organizations providing recreation programming, to individuals aged 21 and under, in partnership with other funding.
Programming costs, part-time staffing or program equipment are permitted expenses. Funds may also be directed at new or established programming, leadership, leisure activities, or group education. Tournaments or regional events are not eligible for funding.
Youth Travel Assistance Program (YTAP) – 2024/25 program budget has been fully awarded; no further applications are being accepted.
The Municipality believes in supporting youth in academic, leisure, artistic, or athletic activities.
This fund supports youth teams and individuals in the Municipality who have won the right or been selected to participate in events that require travel. This fund assists with any type of travel an individual or team requires for academic, athletic, and art and cultural pursuits, or conferences and summits in which the knowledge gained would build leadership skills and present unique growth opportunities for the youth.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis from January 1, 2024 until such time that the budget has been expended or March 31, 2025.
Councillor Grants to Organizations (GTO) - APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR 2024-2025
Councillors may support requests from community organizations that are not otherwise eligible to receive funding from the Municipality through another grant program. Councillors allocate funds directly to organizations to provide modest support of community initiatives. Disbursement of these funds is solely at the discretion of individual Councillors but payments are issued to the recipient by the Municipality.
Kings Vision Grant (Vision) - APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR 2024-2025
This grant contributes to the Municipality’s vision of being a community of communities where all people belong.
This grant provides assistance for organizations undertaking projects that align with one of the five Key Strategic Priorities of the Municipality’s Strategic Plan:
- Strong Communities;
- Environmental Stewardship;
- Economic Development;
- Good Governance; and
- Financial Sustainability.
There is a minimum request amount of $7,500 to this program.
Accountability Reporting
Per the Community Grant policy, all funding recipients are required to submit a report on the use of municipal funds.
Recipients should refer to their original award letter for specific accountability requirements.
In general:
- Awards of $7,500 or less - Applicants are required to submit a summary of how the funds were used.
- Awards of more than $7,500 and less than $30,000 - Proof of actual expenses and payment is required.
- Awards between $30,000 and $50,000 - Proof of actual expenses and payment, internally approved financial statements, and proof of acceptance by the organization’s Board (financial statements signed by the Chair of the Board and one other member) is required.
- Awards for more than $50,000 will require proof of actual expenses and payment, and a review engagement
Receipt of this report will be a precondition for consideration of the organization’s future grant applications.
Other Funding & Grant Programs
Applications may be submitted by email, in person, or by mail to:
Municipality of the County of Kings
Attn: Community Grants
181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive
Coldbrook NS B4R 1B9
grants@countyofkings.ca