Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation

Tax Incentives and Grants

 

Grants

 

Assistance to Provincial Sport Organizations

Eligible provincial sport groups are provided with funding to offer programs and services. Provincial Sport Organizations can be found through the Sport Nova Scotia website.

Municipal Physical Activity Leadership Program

This program is intended to support the important role played by municipalities in providing opportunities for physical activity, through the provision of qualified leadership, at the municipal level.
» Municipal Physical Activity Leadership Program (PDF)
 

Recreation/Physical Activity Funding Policy 2010-2014
 

Recreation/Physical Activity Funding Block/Contract Eligibility Application
 

Regional Development Program

This program is designed to support activities which respond to the goals and priorities of communities and PASR priority areas including: increasing physical activity, sport and recreation opportunities, capacity building, gender equity, volunteer development, physical activity levels of children and youth, fair and safe activities and responding to traditionally underserved populations.
» Regional Development Program (PDF)
» Programme de développement régional
 

Sport Hosting Program

The Department of Heath Promotion and Protection recognizes the benefits of hosting sport events in Nova Scotia and provides support to Provincial Sport Organizations through the Sport Hosting Program.
» Sport Hosting Program Guidelines (PDF)
 

Trail Maintenance Program

The Trail Maintenance Program will provide funding to groups who are involved in regular maintenance as well as emergency funding to groups who have experienced major maintenance issues due to fire, flooding, hurricanes, etc.
• Trail Maintenance Program (PDF)
• Programme d'entretien des sentiers