A new funding program is helping the provincial government deliver on a commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
The 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Impact Grant program stems from the government’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Action Plan, released Jan. 8.
The program will provide flexible funding intended to strengthen the capacity, stability and long-term effect of community-based organizations across the province that serve 2SLLGBTQIA+ Nova Scotians.
“This investment reflects our commitment to moving from planning to action,” said Scott Armstrong, the minister responsible for the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism.
“By supporting the organizations that serve and advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, we are helping to build a province where everyone feels safe, respected and able to fully belong,” Armstrong said.
Organizations will be able to apply for a grant of up to $25,000 per project, with $150,000 available in total.
Grants will help cover core and administrative costs, helping recipients do their work, grow sustainably and better serve underrepresented and underserved communities, including those in rural areas.
- In order to be eligible to apply, organizations must:
- Be a registered not-for-profit or charity based in Nova Scotia
- Have a primary mandate or sustained focus on serving 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
- Feature 2SLGBTQIA+ leadership at the board or staff level
- Show how funding will strengthen organizational capacity and community impact
- Demonstrate collaboration or intersectional approaches to equity and inclusion
Applications will be reviewed by the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism with support from a cross-government committee.
Applications and submission instructions can be found here.
