📢 Part 1 of NSFM’s 2026 Flood Adaptation Series! Join municipal leaders from Berwick, West Hants & Kentville on Mar 12, 1:30 PM for insights on stormwater strategies, infrastructure, & sustainability. 💻 Register: https://loom.ly/1EwSXNE #NSFM #Stormwater #FloodAdaptation

Nova Scotia is celebrating 🥈🇨🇦 Congratulations to Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Brad Marchand, Blayre Turnbull, and Liam Moffatt on bringing home Silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Your achievements make our province proud. 👏 #NovaScotia #TeamCanada #WinterOlympics #MilanCortina2026 #NSFM

🚨 Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada. 🚨 Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights that affects communities across the country. It’s our collective responsibility to raise awareness and support survivors. #EndHumanTrafficking #HumanRights

HCi3’s 2026 Grant Program is now open Two funding streams are available: → Catalyst grants: up to $10,000 (rolling intake) → Acceleration grants: up to $75,000 (Spring EOI due March 23 and Fall EOI due October 5) Details: https://loom.ly/bJwdZgE & https://loom.ly/e-YVVvg

✦ 40 grants. Up to $40,000 each. For accessibility infrastructure. RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program is now open. Open to: Municipalities, registered charities, non-profits ⚠️ Deadline: March 15, 2026 Full details: nsfunding.ca/funds/rbc-barrier-buster-grants-program/

Happy Ramadan #HappyRamadan #NFSM

Happy Heritage Day Nova Scotia! #NSHeritageDay #NovaScotia #NSFM

Minister Lohr announced $833,144 for Hall’s Harbour Waterfront 🌊 Funding will advance seawall & breakwater design, wharf upgrades, and renewable energy solutions — helping protect this vital coastal asset for the future. #NovaScotia #ClimateAdaptation #CoastalResilience #NSFM

📌 Retrofit of Existing Municipal Buildings – Capital Project is now open Combined loan + grant funding for energy retrofits to: → Town halls, admin buildings → Arenas, pools, recreation centres → Libraries, arts & culture facilities Full details: https://loom.ly/ojeXaSE

$600K is going to help the Port of Digby adapt to climate change! 🌊 Engineering studies & nature-based solutions will protect this vital hub for fisheries, tourism & the local economy. #NovaScotia #ClimateAdaptation #CoastalCommunities #NSFM

🇨🇦 Nova Scotia is Olympic-bound! Five Nova Scotian athletes will represent Canada in Milan — including Sidney Crosby chasing a third gold, Blayre Turnbull defending her Olympic title, and Liam Moffatt competing in his second Games. We’re cheering you on! #NovaScotiaProud #Olympics #Milan2026 #NSFM

Canada is cheering on our athletes at the XXV Winter Games in Milano Cortina! 🇨🇦 From Feb 4–22, compete with pride—you carry a nation’s support with you. 🍁 #TeamCanada #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterGames #GoCanada #NSFM

🎭 Festival and Community Event Development grant is open! 💰 Up to $10,000 for a specific component of your event (examples: marketing, artist fees, volunteer training). 📅 Deadline: February 27, 2026 #GrantsNS #MunicipalFunding #NovaScotiaFunding 🔗 Full details: https://loom.ly/quNEOFM

Celebrating African Heritage Month #NSFM #AfricanHeritageMonth #NovaScotia

Up to $10M for off-site construction projects just opened 📌 Off-Site Construction Challenge (EIP, Stream 2) ✦ Phase 1: Up to $180K ✦ Phase 2: Up to $10M ✦ Deadline: March 27, 2026 Also new on the portal: 📌 Wellness Fund ✦ $500–$3,500 ✦ Deadline: April 15, 2026

⏱️ 5 minutes. That's how long it takes to learn the Funding Portal We just published a quick video guide covering: - How to search (keyword or category) - How to filter by deadline, eligibility & status - What to look for on every program page 🎥 https://www.nsfunding.ca/application-tips-guides/

Bell Let’s Talk Day | Jan 21 Bell Let’s Talk Day encourages open conversations and action to reduce stigma and strengthen mental health support across Canada. Let’s keep talking—and taking action—together. 💙 #BellLetsTalkDay #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #NSFM

📌2 federal workforce development programs just added to the Portal ✦ Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages → Deadline: February 3 ✦ Enabling Accessibility Fund → Deadline: March 12 📝 Both open to municipalities and non-profits 🔗 Full details at nsfunding.ca/explore

🌟 #FollowUsFriday 🌟 Stay connected with NSFM for updates, advocacy news & municipal stories from across Nova Scotia! 📣 Bluesky: @nsfmns 📣 LinkedIn/Facebook/Instagram: @nsfedmuni Hit follow & join the conversation! #NSMunicipalities #NSFM

🌊 Coastal Planning Support Program open until Feb 11, 2026! Funding helps municipalities with safe coastal development, public engagement, and bylaw adoption. Apply now: https://loom.ly/4MtMv0Q 📩 [email protected] #NovaScotia #ClimateAction #CoastalPlanning

📌 3 funding programs just added or updated on the NS Funding Portal ✔️ Recreation Facility Development Grant | Deadline Feb 14 ✔️ EV Test Drives & Charging Education | Deadline Feb 19 ✔️ Electrify NS MHZEV Rebate | Rolling intake All open to municipalities and to non-profits.

2 webinars for municipalities: 🏠 Build Canada Homes — Jan 8 | 2–3 pm What they fund + portal walkthrough + what makes a strong proposal 🌧️ Co-operators Resilience Acceleration Lab — Jan 15 | 1 pm Climate-resilient infrastructure overview Details: https://loom.ly/31-fkZ8

📢 Two federal programs open in January: 📍 CanExport Community Investments – up to $500K for FDI attraction (Jan 5–30) 📍 Multiculturalism & Anti-Racism Events – up to $100K per event (Jan 7–Feb 18) Details in Nova Scotia Funding Portal

Happy New Year from #NSFM #HappyNewYear #NewYear2026 #CheersToTheNewYear #NSFM2026 #Welcome2026 #NewYearWishes #CelebrateNewYear #FreshStart #NSFMNewYear #NewYearJoy

✨ As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect with gratitude on the year past and look forward with hope to the year ahead. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful New Year’s Eve—and all the best in 2026! 🎆🥂 #HappyNewYear #Goodbye2025 #Hello2026 #NSFM

NSFM will be Closed for the holidays We will re-open on January 5, 2026 #NSFMHolidayClosure #NSFMClosed #HolidayBreak #HappyHolidays #SeeYouIn2026 #HolidayHours #OfficeClosed #ReopeningJanuary5 #SeasonalClosure #NSFMNotice #NSFM

Enjoy Boxing Day from #NSFM #BoxingDayDealsNS #ShoppingSpree #FestiveFindsNS #BoxingDayBargains #RetailTherapyNS #DiscoverDealsNS #ShopAndSaveNS #BoxingDayDelights #SeasonalSavingsNS

Happy Holidays from #NSFM #FestiveCheerNS #HolidayJoyHalifax #SeasonsGreetingsNS #CelebrateInHalifax #JoyfulNovaScotia #WinterWondersNS #HappyHolidaysHalifax #MerryAndBrightNS #CheersToTheSeason #HalifaxHolidays

NSFM will be Closed for the holidays We will re-open on January 5, 2026 #NSFMHolidayClosure #NSFMClosed #HolidayBreak #HappyHolidays #SeeYouIn2026 #HolidayHours #OfficeClosed #ReopeningJanuary5 #SeasonalClosure #NSFMNotice #NSFM

🚨 Now Open: Two grants with January deadlines EcoAction Community Program (Stream 2) 📅 Deadline: Jan 20, 2026 Connect2 Program 📅 Deadline: Jan 9, 2026 Worth a quick look if you’re working on active transportation or freshwater/climate projects. #Funding #NovaScotia #Municipalities

We observe 10 December as International Human Rights Day – the day we commemorate dignity and equality for all. #HumanRightsDay #DignityAndEquality #HumanRightsForAll #StandUpForRights #EqualityForAll #JusticeAndFreedom #GlobalHumanRights #December10 #ProtectHumanRights #HumanRights2025 #NSFM

🏫Two Important Grants for Community Building Repairs & Improvements! ➡️ Community ACCESS-Ability: accessibility upgrades (up to $50K) ➡️ Facilities Improvement: general repairs (up to $50K) Deadline for both: February 14, 2026 Full details: 🔗nsfunding.ca

We recognize Dec. 6 as National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, where we take time to honour those women who have lost their lives to acts of violence. #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #ViolencePrevention #WomenDeserveSafety #December6 #StopGenderBasedViolence #NSFM

The best investments we make are in people. Wage subsidies + grants to invest in the next generation just added to the Portal: → Science Horizons Youth Internship Program → Student Work Placement Program → McConnell Foundation Grants Explore them at nsfunding.ca

We commemorate December 3 as #InternationalDayOfPeopleWithDisabilities ##IDPWD2025 #DisabilityAwareness #InclusionMatters #CelebrateAbility #AccessibilityForAll #EqualRights #EmpowerDisabledVoices #BreakingBarriers #December2025 #NSFM

🏕️ Free to Play 🔹$272K available for outdoor play projects in rural NS 🔹Grants of $5K-$75K for municipalities, non-profits, community groups 🔹Info session: Dec 10 at 2:00 pm AST 🔹Deadline: Feb 24, 2026 🔗 Learn more and how to apply: – https://loom.ly/xhfuzRk

Great turnout in Kentville this morning for our continuing Coastal Planning Support Program info sessions. Funding is now open to help municipalities strengthen coastal land use planning. Apply by Feb. 11, 2026. More info: [email protected] 📄 Application Guide & Form (https://loom.ly/4MtMv0Q)

🌊 Coastal Planning Support Program open until Feb 11, 2026! Funding helps municipalities with safe coastal development, public engagement, and bylaw adoption. Apply now: https://loom.ly/4MtMv0Q 📩 [email protected] #NovaScotia #ClimateAction #CoastalPlanning

📅 "We always hear about programs too late!" Why: scattered sites, short windows, small teams. NS Funding Portal consolidates them. Filter by deadline, category, eligibility → 2-3 minutes vs. hours hunting. Doesn't solve everything, but it helps. #NSfunding #FundingPortal #NovaScotia

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour the lives lost to anti-trans violence and stand in solidarity with the trans community. #TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance #TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance #Inclusion #Community #NSFM

The Funding Portal keeps growing! Three philanthropic grants have been added: ✔️ RBC Community Investment Fund ✔️ TD Friends of the Environment Foundation ✔️ For the Good of Our Community Fund (NSLC) All details are now available on the Portal. #CommunityFunding #FundingPortal #NSFM

We recognize November as Indigenous Disability Awareness Month A celebration of the importance of ensuring inclusivity and support for individuals with disabilities within Indigenous communities. #IDAM2025 #IndigenousInclusion #DisabilityAwareness #SupportAndInclusion #NSFM

The Nova Scotia Funding Portal is now live! 🚀 Search 100+ funding programs by deadline, category, eligibility & keyword. Find what you need in seconds. Built for municipalities, non-profits, and community groups. #NSFM #FundingPortal https://loom.ly/vtsZrp0

Remembrance Day - in recognize NSFM will be closed Tuesday November 11, 2025 #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #HonouringOurHeroes #NSFMClosed #November11 #WeRemember #PoppyDay #InMemory #Remembrance2025 #NSFMNotice #NSFM

NSFM’s New Funding Portal – Launching November 12! ✔️ Fast: Advanced search by keywords, category, eligibility, deadline, status ✔️ Easy: Go from homepage to the right grant in 2-3 clicks ✔️ Updated daily: New grants added as soon as they're announced #NSFM #FundingPortal #NovaScotiaGrants

That’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who made #NSFMConference2025 a success — from delegates to sponsors and speakers. See you next year! 👋

🎁 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM It’s time for the Grand Prize Draw! Win two nights at The Westin (valet included). Must be present to win! #NSFMConference2025 #ClosingSession

🕙 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Presenting Sponsor Hear from Peter Gregg, President & CEO, Nova Scotia Power, on partnership, innovation, and community resilience. #NSFMConference2025 #Leadership

🕚 10:05 AM – 11:00 AM An open discussion on mental health in leadership with Mayor David Mitchell, Lisa DiDomizio, and Rob Wolf. #NSFMConference2025 #LeadershipWellness

🕘 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Learn how to tailor Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility approaches to strengthen your council with Shruti Gola Taraschi-Carr. #NSFMConference2025 #DEIA