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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
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Job Creation Partnerships (JCP)

    Work experience support for job seekers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • The Joyce Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Joyce Foundation Bursary

    Support for Memorial University students’ tuition costs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    NL, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    LIVE WELL PEI Wellness Grant Program

    Funding for community and school wellness projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000 to $7,500
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    PE, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Low Carbon Communities

    Funding for community-led low-carbon projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program

    Funding for early-stage emissions-reduction technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, Canada
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  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesClosed

    NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI)

    Funding for applied research assistantships
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 45,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, Canada
  • Nourish Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nourish Nova Scotia — Youth Food Initiatives Funding

    Support for youth-led food initiatives in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Nova Scotia Freshwater Fisheries Research Cooperative

    Funding for freshwater fisheries research in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    NS, Canada
  • Ocean Ranger Disaster Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ocean Ranger Memorial Award

    Memorial scholarship for post-secondary students
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $500
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NL, Canada
  • Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Open Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program

    Funding for community projects in Hamilton
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 12% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Ontario, Canada
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  • The ChariTree Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Outdoor Classroom Grant

    Funding for outdoor learning spaces
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, NL, Yukon, Canada
  • ResearchNB logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Partnerships for Social Innovation Fund

    Funding for partnered social innovation research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    NB, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    POLAR Fellowship Program 2026–2027

    Funding for northern research fellowships
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $50,000 · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship

    Funding for polar research students
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
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  • Canada's History Society logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The John Bragg Award for Atlantic Canada

    Funding for Atlantic Canadian history projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Chevron Canada logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Chevron Canada Community Reinvestment Program

    Community funding for local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, BC, NL, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Civil Forfeiture Grant Program

    Funding for crime prevention and victim support projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
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  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring

    Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 16,250 $ · Up to 65% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

    CWB Association Chapter Awards

    Co-funded support for welding education initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $2,500
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    E-tools for Exporting

    Money to help Atlantic Canada businesses export
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $15,000 · Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • The Michael & Annie Falk Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Falk Foundation Grants

    Quarterly funding for public charities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Durham, NB, United States