Trail Funding
Trail Infrastructure Funding Expressions of Interest Due Nov. 1
The 2025-26 Trail Infrastructure Funding Package has been released. View the following documents before applying:
Expressions of Interest for funding are due on
November 1. There are three online “townhall” meetings to learn more about applying for this funding. Register at these links:
#1: Monday, September 16 at 12:00pm
Register for Town Hall #1
#2: Thursday, September 19 at 6:00pm
Register for Town Hall #2
#3: Tuesday, September 24 at 9:00am
Register for Town Hall #3
Trail Maintenance Grant
The Province’s
Trail Maintenance Grant is a small grant program supporting the annual maintenance of trails in NS. Though open from April 1 to December 1 or until the fund runs out, it is recommended you apply early.
Diversity and Community Capacity Fund
The Province’s
Diversity and Community Capacity Fund invests in the capacity-building efforts of organizations that represent traditionally marginalized communities and promote diversity and social equity. Deadline September 15.
Trail Damage Funding
Use this intake form link to have your requests for support for flooding damage repair directed to the appropriate funding source.
Disaster financial assistance for non-profits
Trans Canada Trail Funding Program
Infrastructure Canada Active Transportation Funding
NS Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage - Trail Funding
NS Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage - Community ACCESS-ability Program
HRM's Active Transportation Grants
NS Connect2 Funding Program
Natural Infrastructure Fund (federal government)
Municipal Funding (many municipalities provide funding to local trail groups, check with yours)
Community Health Board Wellness Funds (not for infrastructure, more progamming)
CUA's Community Investment Grant
Wage subsidies, summer jobs, interns and related funding sources:
Federal Government Funding for Jobs
Provincial Government Funding for Jobs
Clean Foundation
Eco Canada
Trans Canada Trail Youth Employment Program Wage Subsidy
CPRA - Canadian Parks and Recreation Association - Green Jobs
Nature Canada - Work to Grow
Project Learning Tree - Green Jobs
