Grassroots Grants Program
Nova Scotia Power’s Grassroots Grants Pilot Program
Amazing non-profits—big and small—are strengthening communities across Nova Scotia every day. With dedicated volunteers and a deep understanding of local needs, they’re creating meaningful change for their neighbours.
That’s why we’re proud to support initiatives that make a lasting difference. Through our 2025 Grassroots Grants Program, we’re providing funding to projects focused on sustainability, education, cultural preservation, and other efforts that help communities thrive.
Meet the deserving recipients of our pilot program.
2025 Grassroots Grants Recipients
| Organization | Project |
|---|---|
| Alma-Westville Community Program Society | Community program called Nourish, Flourish, Empower |
| Akoma Family Centre | Electrical upgrades to support washer and dryer |
| Boys and Girls Club of Preston | Fruits of Our Labour program |
| Community Justice Society | Creating Restorative Environments Within (CREW) |
| Frenchvale Road Volunteer Fire Department | Emergency plug for electric vehicles and new AED for the fire hall |
| Lincolnville Community Development Association | Food pantry |
| Malagash Community Club | Building Digital Skills: Keeping Seniors Thriving in the Community |
| Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Society - Peer Outreach Support Services & Education (POSSE) | Friendship, Education, Acceptance, Shared meal & Thoughtfulness (FEAST) |
| Milton Community Association | Community garden |
| North Sydney Food Bank Society | Community Choice Food Access Program |
| Pugwash Community Garden | Community garden enhancement |
| Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4 | Water treatment plan |
| St. Michael Catholic Parish Hall | Accessible door and ramp to hall |
| The Deanery Project | Woodworking hub and community tool library |
| Voglers Cove Community Hall | Health (CPR, AED) and kitchen ventilation Woods Harbour |
| We Feed Lunenburg Association | Food access support |
| Woods Harbour Community Centre | Heat pump installation |
| YMCA Cape Breton | Community kitchen |
“Seniors will gain valuable knowledge and essential digital skills that help them maintain independence in an increasingly digital world. This support allows us to keep seniors connected, confident, and informed.”
— Malagash Community Club
"This funding will help us expand our program offerings, break down barriers in our community, and increase access to entrepreneurship opportunities, knowledge and skill-building workshops, and food insecurity supports. With this support, we can better serve our community and create more meaningful opportunities for growth, connection, and resilience."
— Alma-Westville Community Program Society
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About the Grassroots Grants Pilot Program
The Grassroots Grants Pilot provides financial support to community organizations and non-profits across Nova Scotia. With grants up to $20,000, we can enable local initiatives that are essential to the well-being and development of our communities. Whether your project focuses on sustainability, education, cultural preservation, or any other initiative that strengthens Nova Scotia, we want to help you bring it to life.