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Grant Programs
These grants are for non-profit community, recreational, sporting, cultural, educational, and social organizations that provide benefits to the residents and communities within the Municipality. Only those organizations that demonstrate financial need are considered for assistance.
At this time, the Municipality does not offer any grants to individuals.
Requests above $3,000: Deadline is March 31st.
Requests below $3,000: Apply anytime – earlier is better as funding is dependent on budget
document Grant Application (3.24 MB) pdf Fillable Grant Application Form (430 KB) (requires download to save & print)
Annual Funding Program
Organizations that have received funding from the Municipality for two or more consecutive years in support of ongoing activities, may request to be included in the program which would enable the organization to receive an annual contribution from the Municipality without having to formally re-apply each year, providing the general nature of their program remains constant from year to year.
Please use the grant application form (above) and indicate your interest in applying for this program. You will be contacted if approved.
pdf Annual Funding Program Guidelines (158 KB)
Refugee Application Grant
Constituent Groups working to bring refugee families to Cumberland County may apply for funding from the Municipality of the County of Cumberland by completing:
pdf Refugee Application Form (64 KB)
Submit Applications
Fax (902) 667-1352
In person or by mail Municipality of the County of Cumberland
Upper Nappan Service Centre
1395 Blair Lake Road
Amherst, NS
B4H 3Y4
Contact Melanie Prendergast
(902) 667-2470