The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg has established guidelines for various grants to non-profit and charitable organizations. The PRO Kids bursary is available specifically to families and youth. For specific information on each category, including deadlines, eligibility, and an application form, click on the appropriate category below.
Supporting Policies:
- pdf Policy MDL-43 (1.96 MB) , "Community Grants Program/Sponsorship Request".
- pdf Policy MDL-53 (1023 KB) , "Comfort Centre Generator Funding"
For individual categories, please click the links below. It is recommended that you speak with Municipal Staff before submitting an application by calling (902) 541-1343.
Grant categories include:
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Annual Operating
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: to provide assistance for annual operating costs. (Grant maximum $5,000. Deadline to apply - March 1st annually)-
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Canada Day
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: to provide assistance for the hosting of a community celebration on July 1st that recognizes Canada Day. (Grant maximum $1,200)
- Comfort Centre Generator Funding: to provide assistance for community centres and fire halls wishing to act as comfort centres during emergencies. (Grant Maximum $8,000. Deadline to apply - March 1st annually) Memorandum of Understanding
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Community Economic Development
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: to provide assistance for the development of projects, events, or initiatives that promote the area and foster community economic growth. (Grant maximum $1,000)
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Community Event
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: to provide assistance for the hosting and/or delivery of a National or Provincial event.
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Community Recreation Capital
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: to provide assistance for the expansion or improvement of an indoor or outdoor cultural, social, heritage and/or recreation facility and/or equipment for projects under $10,000. (Grant maximum $1,000)
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Community Recreation Program
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: to provide assistance for the delivery of a new or expanded cultural, social, heritage and/or recreation program. (Grant maximum $500)
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Elite Athlete Travel
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: to provide assistance to elite athletes in Lunenburg County with their travel when competing at international events. (Grant maximum $2,000)-
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Emergency Assistance Fund for Community Facilities Grant Program
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supports organizations impacted by COVID-19 cancellations.
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Application form
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Events Promotion Grant
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: to attract new large-scale events to the area that demonstrate a net Economic Impact to the District of Lunenburg. (Grant maximum $20,000)
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Leadership Training
(286 KB)
: to provide assistance to volunteers seeking training that will continue to expand the programs, services, and activities provided by many community organizations. (Grant maximum $300)
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Major Recreation Capital
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: to provide assistance for the expansion or improvement of an indoor or outdoor cultural, social, heritage and/or recreation facility and/or equipment for capital projects of $10,000 or more. (Grant maximum $10,000. Deadline to apply - March 1 annually)
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Positive Recreation Opportunities (PRO Kids)
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: to provide assistance to youth and their families who reside in the Municipality, who due to financial limitations, would not be able to participate in recreational, sport, or cultural activities. For more information, visit our PRO Kids page.
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Remembrance Day
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: to provide assistance for hosting a community event on November 11th in recognition of our Veterans and those currently serving our country. (Grant maximum $250)
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Sponsorship Ad Requests
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: to provide assistance for advertising to local, not-for-profit organizations for projects, events, or initiatives that benefit residents of, and are within the mandate, of the Municipality. (Grant maximum $500)
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Youth Travel
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: to provide assistance to individuals, teams, or groups of youth travelling to national competitions in sport or cultural events. (Grant maximum $200 per team or $50 individual)
Fire Service Grants
pdf Fire Service Leadership Training Grant Individual (115 KB) : A leadership training grant for individual officers and executives to contribute to training that develops leadership in the areas of volunteer management, communication, or other related leadership training.
pdf Fire Service Leadership Training Grant Groups (113 KB) : A group leadership training grant for departments that develops leadership in the areas of volunteer management, communication, or other related leadership training.
pdf Fire Service Annual Recognition Grant (109 KB) : to assist departments in hosting recognition events for members. This funding can be used to pay for costs associated with departments hosting annual recognition events, such as annual banquets, appreciation events, BBQs, etc.