Province of Nova Scotia: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Halifax, NS · grants and contributions register · Halifax

Province of Nova Scotia: federal grants and contributions: 45 agreements; $338M value; 11 departments; 18 programs.

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45agreements
$338Mvalue
11departments
18programs

Largest agreements

National Regional Projects in Nova Scotia Umbrella Agreement$86.5Mvalue2015start2026end

A contribution to support one new highway project in Nova Scotia.

Agreement$60.5Mvalue2023start–end

Canada – Nova Scotia Recapitalized Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund Funding Agreement

None$32.2Mvalue2016start–end
Agreement$25.2Mvalue2024start–end

Nova Scotia Nature Agreement – Environment and Climate Change

Upgrades to Dykeland System for Climate Change Adaptation$25.0Mvalue2020start2028end

A contribution to support the upgrades to Dykeland System for climate change adaptation.

A 2BT Program for Nova Scotia: Phase 2$20.8Mvalue2024start2031end

This project advances the Government of Canada commitment to plant an additional two billion new trees over the next 10 years as part of a broader approach to nature-based climate solutions.

Agreement$13.9Mvalue2014start–end
Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund - Nova Scotia$13.5Mvalue2019start2028end

The purpose of this contribution is to provide funding to support law enforcement and intervention initiatives within Nova Scotia to support police services and other organizations in enhancing efforts to prevent, disrupt and combat gun and gang violence, and increase awareness and understanding of related issues.

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Foreign Credential Recognition - CRF$10.0Mvalue2023start2027end

The objectives of the FCRP are: .• to contribute to developing fair, transparent, consistent, and timely foreign credential assessment and recognition capacity; .• to develop and strengthen Canada’s foreign credential assessment and recognition capacity; and .• to contribute to improving labour market integration outcomes of ITIs in targeted occupations and sectors. .

Agreement$9.0Mvalue2014start–end
Contribution Agreement with the Province of Nova Scotia$6.5Mvalue2022start2027end

The purpose of this Agreement is to set out the terms and conditions under which the CFP will provide funding to the Recipient under the Firearms Funding Program for Opt-In Provinces. This funding is provided to compensate the recipient for certain administrative costs associated with the delivery of services under the Firearms act within their own jurisdiction.

Agreement$6.4Mvalue2018start–end

Contribution to support the construction of Highway 104, Paqtnkek interchange

Nova Scotia Contribution Agreement for the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative$5.3Mvalue2025start2026end

The Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative will address unsheltered homelessness and encampments by providing funding and coordinating with other orders of government to increase housing supply, affordability, and improve access to vital services. To accomplish this, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada is working with provinces, territories and municipalities on the delivery of this initiative to maximize alignment, select communities and confirm commitments to support and fund community-level efforts.

Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund - Nova Scotia$4.7Mvalue2019start2023end

The purpose of this contribution is to provide funding to support law enforcement and intervention initiatives within Nova Scotia to support police services and other organizations in enhancing efforts to prevent, disrupt and combat gun and gang violence, and increase awareness and understanding of related issues.

1819-HQ-000165$3.2Mvalue2019start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Truro Agricultural Dyke Realignment Pilot Project$1.5Mvalue2018start–end
Agreement$1.4Mvalue2018start–end
Agreement$1.2Mvalue2015start–end
Canadian Firearms Centre Contribution to Provincial Organizations$1.0Mvalue2016start2021end

The Firearms Act provides the option for provinces to designate a Chief Firearms Officer to administrate certain aspects of the Firearms Act.

Proposed National Urban Park - Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes$996Kvalue2023start2026end

This contribution enables the Province of Nova Scotia to assess opportunities for conservation of nature and enhanced access to urban green space in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and particularly to initiate park planning work at Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes.

Agreement$892Kvalue2013start–end
Sport Participation Bilateral 2022-24$837Kvalue2022start2026end

Sport Support Program - Federal-Provincial/Territorial

Agreement$764Kvalue2008start–end
Sport Participation Bilateral 2022-24$716Kvalue2022start2024end

Sport Support Program - Federal-Provincial/Territorial

Bridging to Licensure and Employment Project$693Kvalue2019start2021end

The objectives of the FCRP are: .• to contribute to developing fair, transparent, consistent, and timely foreign credential assessment and recognition capacity; .• to develop and strengthen Canada’s foreign credential assessment and recognition capacity; and .• to contribute to improving labour market integration outcomes of ITIs in targeted occupations and sectors. .

222650$675Kvalue2023start2023end

Undertake high resolution aerial photography in Central and Eastern Nova Scotia

Agreement$604Kvalue2024start–end

Creating the framework to expand and recognize old growth forest set-asides as Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures in Nova Scotia

225073$600Kvalue2024start2025end

Deliver targeted Fiona disaster assistance to Nova Scotia's aquaculture sector

A 2BT PROGRAM FOR NOVA SCOTIA: PHASE 1 - PREPARATION$578Kvalue2023start2025end

The project advances the Government of Canada commitment to plant an incremental two billion trees by March 31, 2031, to tackle the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Sport Participation Bilateral$531Kvalue2015start2022end

Sport Support Program

Nova Scotia Energy Benchmarking Pilot$432Kvalue2019start2022end

The purpose of the agreement is to support the implementation of energy benchmarking, labelling and disclosure in commercial and institutional buildings in the province of Nova Scotia to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy costs and improve energy performance.

Municipal Flood Line Mapping Project Phase Three$364Kvalue2021start2022end

This application is for Phase Three (2021/2022) and involves the identification of a minimum of six high priority watersheds and their constituent communities, that will serve to: (a) field test the technical specifications and guidance documents directly with willing municipalities, (b) prepare detailed flood maps for the communities involved in the study area, (c) lay the groundwork for the full provincial roll-out of the flood line mapping project, and (d) prepare the way for the next steps, which involve using flood line maps to implement the NS Statement of Provincial Interest on Flooding

Contribution Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness AND Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the province of Nova Scotia, as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and the Executive Director of Emergency Management Office$309Kvalue2016start–end
Cornwallis River Flood Improvement Project$300Kvalue2018start–end
Agreement$255Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$170Kvalue2006start–end
Agreement$165Kvalue2008start–end
Agreement$100Kvalue2018start–end

The purpose of this agreement is to conduct a field study to demonstrate high efficiency water heating technology in the province of Nova Scotia.

Agreement$75.4Kvalue2022start–end

Nova Scotia Node - CLIMATLantic

Agreement$73.4Kvalue2014start–end

Departments

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities4agreements$149Mvalue4programs
  • New Building Canada Fund-Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component-National and Regional Projects
  • Public Transit Infrastructure Fund
  • Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
  • Reaching Home

All grants from Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Environment and Climate Change Canada4agreements$86.4Mvalue0programs
Transport Canada4agreements$29.5Mvalue0programs
Natural Resources Canada4agreements$21.9Mvalue2programs
  • Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
  • Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Public Safety Canada8agreements$20.7Mvalue4programs
  • (GGVAF) Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund
  • Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund
  • National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP)
  • (NDMP) National Disaster Mitigation Program

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada2agreements$10.7Mvalue1programs
Royal Canadian Mounted Police2agreements$7.5Mvalue2programs
  • Firearms Funding Program for "Opt-In" Provinces
  • Contributions to the provinces and territories and to aboriginal and/or other communities and organizations (not for profit)

All grants from Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Canadian Heritage13agreements$7.0Mvalue2programs
  • Sport Support Program - Federal-Provincial/Territorial
  • Sport Support Program - Provincial / Territorial

All grants from Canadian Heritage

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Health Canada1agreements$3.2Mvalue1programs
  • Health Protection and Promotion

All grants from Health Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2agreements$1.3Mvalue1programs
  • BDP - Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF)

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Parks Canada1agreements$996Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Years

20251agreements$5.3Mvalue1programs
  • Reaching Home
20244agreements$47.2Mvalue2programs
  • Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
  • BDP - Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF)
20235agreements$72.7Mvalue4programs
  • Foreign Credential Recognition - CRF
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • BDP - Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF)
  • Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
20224agreements$8.2Mvalue2programs
  • Firearms Funding Program for "Opt-In" Provinces
  • Sport Support Program - Federal-Provincial/Territorial
20211agreements$364Kvalue1programs
  • (NDMP) National Disaster Mitigation Program
20201agreements$25.0Mvalue1programs
  • Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
20195agreements$22.5Mvalue5programs
  • (GGVAF) Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund
  • Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund
  • Health Protection and Promotion
  • Foreign Credential Recognition - CRF
  • Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
20185agreements$9.7Mvalue1programs
  • National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP)
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20172agreements$87.5Kvalue1programs
  • National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP)
20163agreements$33.5Mvalue3programs
  • Public Transit Infrastructure Fund
  • Contributions to the provinces and territories and to aboriginal and/or other communities and organizations (not for profit)
  • National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP)
20153agreements$88.2Mvalue2programs
  • New Building Canada Fund-Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component-National and Regional Projects
  • Sport Support Program - Provincial / Territorial
20143agreements$23.0Mvalue0programs
    20131agreements$892Kvalue0programs
      20121agreements$50.0Kvalue0programs
        20111agreements$255Kvalue0programs
          20101agreements$50.0Kvalue0programs
            20082agreements$929Kvalue0programs
              20071agreements$60.0Kvalue0programs
                20061agreements$170Kvalue0programs

                  Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.