Policy Statement
The Town of Yarmouth recognizes the important and valuable contribution of groups and organizations to the recreational and cultural climate of our community and, as a matter of policy, will, upon request, consider providing financial and other assistance to enable them to promote their objectives.
Financial assistance will be classed as either operating, which is intended to cover those expenses associated with starting and operating the program and/or service; or tax, which is intended to cover property tax expenses.
Grants to Organizations Process
Important: We have made changes to our application process and deadlines. Please note the following application guidelines and deadlines as outlined in our pdf Grant Policy: (123 KB)
Tax Grants
- Tax grants will be considered once per year.
- Any group or organization applying for a tax grant must submit their application by April 15th.
- Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Operating Grants
- Operating grants will be considered twice per year.
- Any group or organization may only apply once per year.
- Any group or organization applying for an operational grant must submit their application by April 15th or September 15th.
- The maximum amount any group or organization may receive is $5000.00.
- The budget shall be split 30% for the fall intake, and 70% for the spring intake.
- Any application received after the deadline will not be considered until the next round of grants.
- Council may, at their discretion, ask any group or organization to present to Council.
Complete details can be found in our pdf Grant Policy (123 KB) , and questions can be emailed to admin@townofyarmouth.ca.
Grant Applications
The Town of Yarmouth is now accepting applications for financial assistance from non-profit organizations. The first deadline for submitting applications is April 15, 2024. If you are applying for a property tax grant, you must apply before this deadline. Any group or organization applying for an operational grant must submit their application by April 15th or September 15th. To be considered, all applications must be submitted in accordance with the Town's pdf Grant Policy Statement. (123 KB) Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Download the pdf Grant Application Form (411 KB) . Paper copies can also be obtained at the Town Office, 400 Main Street, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, B5A 1G2, or by email request at admin@townofyarmouth.ca.