If you want to fund active transportation or shared mobility projects in Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Connect2 Program can help your community test, plan, and build safer ways for people to get around. The program offers non-repayable funding covering up to 75% of eligible project costs. Support is available for both permanent and temporary infrastructure projects.
This guide explains who can apply. It also covers what projects qualify and how the application process works. These details will help you decide if Connect2 is a good fit before you start an application.
The Connect2 Program is a Government of Nova Scotia initiative that supports active transportation, shared mobility, and community engagement projects across the province. The program is delivered by the Department of Energy and Mines and is currently open for applications.
Connect2 offers non-repayable funding (a grant) with limits based on project type:
Your organization must cover at least 25% of project costs using other funding sources.
The Nova Scotia Connect2 Program is not a typical small business grant. It mainly supports public and community-focused organizations.
Eligible applicants include:
For-profit businesses are usually not eligible unless they partner with an eligible group.
Connect2 supports projects that help people move around their communities in better ways.
Eligible activities include:
The program welcomes temporary or pilot projects. This makes it useful for testing ideas before building permanent infrastructure.
The application process is managed through the Province of Nova Scotia.
Check your eligibility
Make sure your organization type and project activities match program rules.
Define your project and budget
Your application must show:
Prepare supporting documents
You may need to include design plans, community engagement strategies, or feasibility work, depending on your project.
Submit your application through the provincial portal
Application details and forms are on the official Connect2 program page.
Watch for intake deadlines
Deadlines can change. Always check the latest dates before submitting.
If you want to compare Connect2 with other Nova Scotia funding options, tools like GrantHub’s eligibility matcher can help you filter programs by province and project type.
Assuming Connect2 is a loan
Connect2 funding is non-repayable. You do not need to pay the money back.
Applying as an ineligible organization
For-profit businesses without an eligible partner cannot apply.
Requesting more than 75% of project costs
Applications that ask for too much funding are usually rejected.
Submitting an unclear project plan
Vague project descriptions or missing budgets weaken your application.
Q: Is the Nova Scotia Connect2 Program repayable or non-repayable?
Connect2 provides non-repayable funding (a grant). You do not have to pay the money back.
Q: How much funding can you receive from Connect2?
Funding ranges from $50,000 to $100,000. The program covers up to 75% of eligible costs.
Q: Can Connect2 be used for temporary bike lanes or pilot projects?
Yes. Temporary installations and pilot projects are eligible and encouraged.
Q: Who can apply for the Connect2 Program?
Eligible applicants include non-profits, municipalities, Mi’kmaw Bands, post-secondary schools, and community organizations.
Q: Can Connect2 funding be stacked with other grants?
Yes, as long as all government funding together does not exceed 75% of total project costs and you list all sources.
If you plan to apply for the Nova Scotia Connect2 Program, start by checking your eligibility and planning your project’s funding mix. GrantHub tracks hundreds of active grant and funding programs across Canada—including provincial and community-focused options—so you can see what other funding may support your organization’s goals.
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