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Education Grants Available in the Atlantic Provinces for 2026

Across the Atlantic Provinces—Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island—there is a diverse ecosystem of education grants, bursaries, and funding programs. Opportunities span K–12 schools, colleges, universities, adult learners, Indigenous and francophone education, and research. This page serves organizations and applicants seeking clear, authoritative guidance on programs, eligibility, and application steps.

125 programs
  • Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Administrative Funds Program

    Funds large-scale charitable projects in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Aerospace Tax Holiday

    No corporate tax for aerospace and defence employers in PEI
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • Art Gallery of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ArtsSmarts

    Funding for school arts projects in Newfoundland and Labrador
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $7,000 · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    NL, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Sole proprietorship
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • AtlanticOER – REL Atlantique (REL) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AtlanticOER Development Grants

    Funding for open educational resource development
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $7,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Timeline
    Open Date : November 1, 2026 · Closing date : January 15, 2027
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Rogers logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    bourses d'études ted rogers

    Support for technology students at partner universities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Cavendish Farms Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportOpen

    Cavendish Farms Community Support

    Community support for local organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    PE, Canada
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  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportOpen

    Disaster Financial Assistance – Mitigation Project

    Disaster recovery support for eligible damages
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    NB, Canada
  • Fig Fund Foundation Inc. (FIG) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    FIG Fund

    Small community funding for women’s programs
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NL, Canada
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  • First Book Canada logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    First Book Canada — Book Distribution Program

    Access books and resources for children in need
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutCommercialization
    NS, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Full-time students

    Full-time post-secondary student financial aid
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    NB, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Funding for part-time students

    Financial aid for part-time post-secondary study
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, Yukon, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    Future Wabanaki

    Experiential learning support for Indigenous students
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Public administration
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 12, 2023
    NB, Canada
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  • Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program

    Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,360 $ · Up to 66% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Halifax Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Halifax Foundation — General Funding

    Funding for community-benefit projects in Halifax
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Affairs Grants Program

    Funding for small Indigenous social, cultural and educational projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $5,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Canada
  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    Inuit Post-Secondary Education Strategy

    Support for Inuit post-secondary education
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NL, NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Canada
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  • Isles Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Isles Foundation — General Funding

    Funding for community-focused organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $1,500 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    NS, Canada
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  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    New Brunswick Bilingualism Support Program (NBBSP)

    Support for bilingualism initiatives in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Canada
  • New Brunswick Wildlife Trust logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund Grants

    Funding for wildlife-focused projects in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Canada
  • Save Energy NB logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program

    Energy-efficient new construction in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    NB, Canada
  • NLCU Charitable Foundation Corporation (NLCU) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    NLCU Charitable Foundation

    Charitable support for Newfoundland and Labrador organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    NL, Canada
  • The O'Brien Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    O'Brien Foundation Fellowships

    Supports graduate study and research for New Brunswick residents
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    NB, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NL, NS, Canada
  • Perlin Family Trust logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Perlin Family Trust Grants

    Funding for community-focused nonprofit projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NL, Canada
  • Pictou Mutual Community Foundation (PMCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Pictou Mutual Community Foundation — General Funding

    Community funding for social and charitable projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Cahill Family Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Project Grants

    Funding for youth-focused health and wellness projects
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NL, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    NL, Canada
  • River Philip Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    River Philip Foundation — General Funding

    Funding for community, education, arts, youth and research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    NS, Canada
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  • Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportOpen

    Shared Funds Program

    Funding for local community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sheila Hugh Mackay Merit Bursaries

    Merit bursaries for visual arts students
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Canada
  • Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    SHMF Merit Bursaries

    Merit bursaries for visual arts students
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, Canada
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Small Enterprise Co-operative Placement Assistance Program (SECPAP)

    Wage subsidy for small business co-op placements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 8 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    NL, Canada
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  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social Innovation Research Fund

    Support for socially innovative research with community impact
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 66% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Canada
  • Stevens Family Foundation (SFF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Stevens Family Foundation — General Funding

    Funding for Atlantic Canadian charities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Terra Nova Fund logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Terra Nova Fund — General Funding

    Funding for charitable initiatives and community impact
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    PE, Canada
  • The Aki Latvala Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The Aki Latvala Foundation — General Funding

    Support for charities serving children and youth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, NS, Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsExpert AdviceOther SupportOpen

    Training and Skill Development (TSD)

    Training support for a faster return to work
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 85 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    NB, Canada
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  • University Internal Medicine Research Foundation (UIMRF) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesOpen

    Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRA) and Summer Student Research Program

    Undergraduate summer research funding for students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 25, 2026 · Closing date : January 15, 2027
    NS, Canada
  • NB Power logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business

    Supports businesses installing electric vehicle charging stations in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    National Acadian Day funding

    Supports public celebrations of Acadian culture and heritage
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    NB, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Odyssey – Language Assistant Program

    Paid bilingual language assistant work in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    NB, Quebec, Canada
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  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)

    Supporting innovative housing solutions and construction technologies in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alan Whiteley Scholarship Fund

    Scholarship for graduating PECI students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    PE, Canada
  • Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP)

    Seed funding for innovative Northern teams
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • City of St. John's logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Building Safer Communities Grants

    Funding for community safety initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    St. John's, NL, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Call for Proposals Research and Training and Capacity Building – Inuit Nunangat 2024-2027

    Supports Inuit Nunangat research and capacity building
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals Training and Capacity Building – Northern Region 2024-2027

    Funding for northern training and capacity building
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography

    Postgraduate training in observational oceanography
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, NL, NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Clean Climate Action Grants

    Youth-led climate action projects in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Nova Scotia Department of Energy logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Clean Economy Grant Program

    Funding for master’s research in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship

    Subsidized clean economy internships for youth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia

    Wage subsidies for clean economy summer internships
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
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  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Créarts

    Arts education support for schools
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Canada
  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF)

    Funding for early-stage research commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NS, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Canada
  • Société Nationale de l’Acadie (SNA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    France-Acadie Fund

    Support for Canadian students studying in France
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,750 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Frank E. Milne Scholarship Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Frank E. Milne Scholarship

    Scholarship for Nova Scotia students with strong academics
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    NS, Canada
  • Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Graduate Grant

    Matched funding for NeuroCAM graduate research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 22,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Alberta, NS, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Heritage Fair 2026

    School heritage research support and recognition
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Energy Project (IEP) Bursary

    Funding for clean economy training and equipment
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
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    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, PE, Canada

Frequently asked questions about education grants in Atlantic Canada

Here are concise answers to common questions about eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply for education funding in the Atlantic Provinces.

How do I find education grants in Atlantic Canada?

Start with provincial portals, school board notices, and federal agencies. Search for education grants Atlantic provinces, STEM education grants, and French immersion grants. Review eligibility criteria and intake periods before drafting your proposal. helloDarwin can map programs to your needs and streamline applications.

What student grants are available in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, NL, and PEI?

Students may access Canada Student Grants, tuition grants, bursaries, disability student grants, and part‑time student grants. Some programs target nursing, STEM, or Indigenous students. Check deadlines early and gather required documents such as proof of enrollment and financial need.

Are there grants for K–12 classroom technology and libraries?

Yes. School technology grants, digital literacy grants, school library grants, and broadband for schools grants are common across the region. Many require matching funds, so coordinate with parent councils, foundations, and corporate sponsors.

How do French immersion and francophone schools access funding?

Look for francophone education grants, French immersion grants, and minority language education funding. In New Brunswick, Acadian education funding opportunities are significant. Prepare data on enrollment, teacher needs, and program outcomes to strengthen applications.

What support exists for Indigenous education in Atlantic Canada?

Programs include Indigenous education grants for Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit learners, language revitalization grants, and Indigenous student support funding. Community‑based proposals are often prioritized when they demonstrate cultural relevance and measurable outcomes.

How can colleges and universities fund research in the Atlantic region?

Institutions apply to NSERC, SSHRC, and CIHR for research awards and to CFI for infrastructure. Align proposals with institutional priorities, equity plans, and matching funds requirements. Coordinate early with research services for internal approvals.

What are common eligibility and matching requirements?

Programs may specify applicant type, location, financial need, or field of study. Many institutional grants require cost‑sharing or matching funds in cash or in‑kind. Review program guidelines carefully and document all contributions.

How does helloDarwin help with education grant applications?

helloDarwin combines expert consulting with a SaaS platform to simplify discovery, eligibility checks, and tracking. We connect organizations with specialists who prepare competitive applications and structure budgets, timelines, and reporting plans.

Can helloDarwin advise on deadlines and reporting?

Yes. Experts provide schedules for education grant deadlines in 2026, help set internal milestones, and build reporting templates. This ensures compliance with program guidelines and clear evidence of outcomes.

What improves success rates for Atlantic education grants?

Align projects with program priorities (equity, digital literacy, STEM, mental health, Indigenous and francophone education). Present measurable outcomes, solid partnerships, and a realistic budget with matching funds. Submit early and respond promptly to reviewer questions.

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