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.
Annually, Community Grant Information Sessions are hosted by the Municipality. These sessions, usually held in January, aim to update the public on any changes to the policy and to help guide organizations toward the right program for their project. Session dates and locations will be posted on the main page of the web site, so check back often and save the date!.
The recording of the 2023 Virtual Information Session, held on January 30th can be viewed here.
Grant Policy and Policy Schedules
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Program Name
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2023/24 Application Deadline
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Park, Playground & Trail (PPT) |
April 1, 2023 |
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Community Hall Assistance Program (CHAP) |
May 1, 2023 |
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Kings Vision Grant (VISION) |
April 1, 2023 |
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Youth Travel Assistance Program (YTAP) |
*Accepting applications now |
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Community Recreation Programming Assistance (CRPA) |
May 1, 2023 |
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Community Festivals and Special Events (CFSE)
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April 1, 2023 |
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Councillor Grants to Organizations (CGTO) |
June 1, 2023 |
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* On April 1 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Councillor Grants to Organizations (GTO)
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)
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
All funding recipients are required to submit a report on the use of municipal funds. To promote greater accountability and transparency, organizations must report actual expenses, proof of payment, sources of funding, and provide details on how terms of the award have been met.
Recipients should refer to their award letter for specific accountability requirements.
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