Grants of up to $20,000 to Nova Scotia fire departments and HAZMAT, search and rescue, and first responder organizations for equipment purchases and upgrades. Funding will support equipment to be used in response to an emergency or fire situation. Priority will be given to organizations that are in the most need of financial help.
Eligible costs include:
For a detailed listing of eligible equipment by category, see:
Estimated Size of Grant:
Only money spent on costs between the date of your project approval and 31 March 2023 are eligible for funding.
Completed applications and any supporting documents are to be submitted by email to ESPF@novascotia.ca. If you are unable to submit electronically, please contact DMA.
Emergency Services Provider Fund (ESPF) Administration
Department of Municipal Affairs
1505 Barrington Street, Floor 8
P.O. Box 216, Halifax, NS B3J 2M4
902-424-6642