State
Government of Nova Scotia - Department of Lands and Forestry
02/26/21 Email or Postmarked
Grants to Nova Scotia small and medium-sized forestry-related businesses to offset the negative financial effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to reimburse companies for costs associated with implementing COVID-19 safety and health regulations.
The Forest Sector Safety Measures Fund (FSSMF) will provide grants to the most vulnerable forest sector companies, which have shouldered significant additional costs to keep workers and local communities safe. In doing so, the program will help maintain the critical forest sector infrastructure needed in rural communities and for Canada’s longer-term climate commitments.
Expense Eligibility:
Recognizing that COVID-19 health and safety measures can vary across types of operations and jurisdictions, Natural Resources Canada has devised guiding principles to determine eligibility of expenditures. Eligible expenses are:
Expenses determined to be eligible using the principles above will fall within the following categories:
For more details on Eligible Expense Categories, see here:
https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/forestry-sector-safety-measures-fund/FSSMF-Guide.pdf#page=6
GrantWatch ID#: 194237
Reimbursement will be subject to funding available through Natural Resources Canada allocation for Nova Scotia.
The initial call for applications will include expenses incurred between April 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020.
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
Online application form:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=EzOyjnXORUOlail6JBK025rvMgw1UTBBtHAhDa_1uMdUNDcyODJaRlRHUEIwN1hGRldETE4yTFhNNy4u
If you can’t complete the online application form, you can use the paper application form and submit it by mail or email. Submit to FSSMF@novascotia.ca or through Canada Post/courier to:
Forest Sector Safety Measures Fund Program
c/o Strathlorne Forest Nursery
15039 Route #19, P.O. Box 489
Inverness, Nova Scotia B0E 1N0
If you have questions regarding how to complete or process the COVID Expense List or Application Form, please email FSSMF@novascotia.ca or call 902-258-2626.
Canada: Nova Scotia;
Fundraising opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to host a jazz concert held in honor of their organization or cause. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. In addition to funds raised through concert ticket sales
Opportunity to enter a contest for USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and registered charities in multiple states and provinces to support community gardening projects. Winners will receive $5,000 to use for the development of an organic garden. Applicants in all US
Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects to protect wildlife and natural habitats. Funding is intended for campaigns to save specific species and ecosystems. Eligible activities include public policy work, litigation, advocacy, and d
Grants to USA and Canada individuals and families with low-income for financial assistance. Types of assistance include financial support to offset emergency expenses or to cover the cost of regular monthly bills. Funding is intended for workers and households that are
Grant of $9,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist for child psychology research projects. The purpose of the program is for research and demonstration projects that foster an understanding of the relationship between self-identity and scholast
Grants of up to $2,500 to Canadian registered charities and individuals to promote outdoor safety. Funding may be used to train and educate youth and outdoor leaders on risk avoidance, and to provide activities to facilitate communication among youth, leaders, and paren
Fellowships of $45,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit educational institutions for postdoctoral research programs on Fragile X syndrome. A letter of intent is required prior to submitting a full proposal. The program aims to advance studies that se
Grants to Nova Scotia registered organizations in eligible locations to enhance indoor and outdoor recreational facilities for the benefit of local residents. Applicants are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects tha
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and faculty affiliated with nonprofit institutions of higher education for research to benefit the health and safety of children and youth. Funding is intended to support behavioral and psycholog
Grants to Nova Scotia community-based nonprofit organizations for programs and services to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote involvement in civic and community events and to meet community needs. Requests are also accepted for
