Funding and Community Support
Funding Sources
There are many funding programs available to community organizations. These programs are spread across various provincial and federal departments, as well as the private sector. The 2020 Funding Resource Guide provides details about many of the opportunities currently available. This is not an exhaustive list, and the guide will be updated periodically.
Funding sources resource guide 2020
For assistance or more information, contact CBRM Community Development Coordinator, Ken LeBlanc: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 902-563-0864
Municipal Grants Program
The Municipal Grants Program, commonly known the Sustainability Fund, is a municipal fund used to invest in non-profit groups and organizations throughout the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. The aim of the fund is to support organizations toward self-sufficiency while ensuring public accountability for the expenditure of public money, and outcomes of benefit to the general public.
More information on the full Municipal Grants Program Policy (PDF)
Festivals & Events Funding
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Festivals & Events occurring in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality can apply for funding through the Municipal Grants Policy. Applications must be completed in full and returned to Tara Olsvik, City Hall Suite 401, 320 Esplanade, Sydney. A completion report is required to be submitted within 60 days of the end of the festival or event.
Festival & Events Funding Guide and Application Form
Festival & Event Completion Report
Capital, Operating, and Tax Relief Funding
Deadline: April 30, 2020
Organizations operating in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality can apply for funding through the Community Facilities and Grants Contribution Policy. Applications must be completed in full and returned to Tara Olsvik, City Hall Suite 401, 320 Esplanade, Sydney.
Capital & Operating Funding Guide and Application Form
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Canadian Tire Jumpstart helps financial disadvantaged kids get involved in organizaed sport and recreation by covering the costs of registration, equipment, and/or transportation. CBRM Recreation is proud to administer the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
Offering Jumpstart is part of CBRM Recreation's mission to help children get physically active, build social skills, boost self-esteem and confidence, all toward our mission of creating a better quality of life.
Application Deadlines: May 21, October 21
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Application
For assistance or more information, contact CBRM Recreation Program Coordinator Jonathan Penny This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 902-563-5512
KidSport
KidSport is a national children's program that helps kids overcome the financial barriers preventing or limiting their participation in organized sport.
Managed and operated in Nova Scotia by Sport Nova Scotia since 1994, KidSport Nova Scotia has assisted over 24,000 children totalling over $5.5 Million. KidSport Nova Scotia provides funding of up to $300/year/child for sport registration and/or equipment. CBRM Recreation is proud to administer the KidSport program in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
KidSport is a national children's program that helps kids overcome the financial barriers preventing or limiting their participation in organized sport.
Offering Jumpstart is part of CBRM Recreation's mission to help children get physically active, build social skills, boost self-esteem and confidence, all toward our mission of creating a better quality of life.
Application Deadlines: May 1, July 4, September 1, October 2, November 1
KidSport Application
For assistance or more information, contact CBRM Recreation Program Coordinator Jonathan Penny This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 902-563-5512