HRM is now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 Community Grants Program. The deadline for applying is March 31, 2013. Application forms and program guidebooks are available online at www.halifax.ca/grants, by calling 311 or from one of HRM’s Citizen Contact Centres.

The HRM Community Grants Program is a centralized program that provides annual cash grants to registered non-profit organizations and charities located throughout HRM. There are two types of grants: (1) a project grant of up to $5,000 and (2) a capital grant of up to $25,000.

Grants are one-time and project-specific within the following funding sectors:

· Environment
· Recreation & leisure
· Affordable & supportive housing
· Emergency assistance
· Neighborhood safety
· Community history
· Community diversity
· Arts & crafts

For more information, please visit: http://www.halifax.ca/boardscom/bccgrants/CommunityGrantsProgram.html