The Department of Health Promotion and Protection Community Recreation Capital Grant (CRCG) funds up to $20,000 for indoor and outdoor recreation projects. The recreation projects make Nova Scotia a safer and healthier place to live and work by promoting physical activity, sports and recreation. The community recreation grant may be used to revitalize existing facilities or develop new small facilities.
Nonprofit organizations with a deed or lease to a recreational facility may apply. Applicants may use the grant for up to 33 percent of the project costs to a maximum of $5,000. Recipients receive 80 percent of the funds when they demonstrate progress toward their goals. The final 20 percent is paid on completion of the project. Projects begun before application was made are not applicable for funding. The project must be completed by March 1 of the fiscal year in which funds were granted.
The Department of Health Promotion and Protection Physical Activity Sport and Recreation (PASR) program provides benefits for hosting sporting events in Nova Scotia. The Sport Hosting Program increases opportunities for Nova Scotia's athletes, enhancing the profile of Nova Scotia's HPP and amateur sports. Funds range from $1,000 for annual meetings of sport organizations to $5,000 for national events and $10,000 for international events.
Sport Nova Scotia is an association of nonprofit sport organizations. Sport Nova Scotia offers mini-grants and subsidized secretarial, bookkeeping, marketing, payroll and public relations services to its members. Provincial nonprofit sport organizations in good standing with Sport Nova Scotia may submit an event form 18 months in advance of an international event, 12 months in advance of a national event or 6 months in advance of interprovincial events. PASR funding may not exceed 50 percent of the operational budget for the event.
The Department of Health Promotion and Protection Trail Maintenance Program recognizes the contribution of nonprofits in maintaining trails. In-kind contributions are valued. The Trail Maintenance Program is for maintenance of existing trails. Emergency maintenance due to fire or natural disaster is considered on a case-by-case basis. Nonprofits in good standing with authority to manage a trail may apply. Applicants must have insurance and a trail maintenance plan. Trail maintenance funds may be used for removing fallen trees; replacing culverts; resurfacing; installing gates, trash cans, picnic tables and benches; cutting brush and repairing restrooms. The funds may be used to purchase shovels, rakes, chainsaws or other small equipment. A cost estimate with an outline of the required work and sources of matching funds is required. Recipients receive 100 percent of the funds before commencing work. Recipients must credit the contribution of the Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection.
