The Town of Kentville is proud to help make great things happen for its people by financially supporting people and ideas that are deserving.

Education bursary

Council knows that Kentville’s students are destined for great things, and they’re excited to help relieve the financial burden. Part of Council’s annual budget is devoted to a student bursary that’s awarded every year to one eligible student pursuing further education. Deadline is May 15, 2020.

Grants

Community groups and non-profit organizations help make Kentville a better, more rewarding place for everyone. It’s why Council commits part of their annual budget to helping local groups through the Grants to Organizations policy. Organizations that wish to apply for funding should first review the policy to be sure they’re eligible, and then complete the application forms. Deadline is March 31, 2020.

Step 1: Applicants are required to fill out the following two documents:

Step 2: Council will use the following document to review the applications (do not complete):

Council Use Only: Evaluation Form

Step 3: Successful applicants will complete this form upon completion of their project:

Final Report

For your information, the following grants were awarded for the 2020-2021 fiscal year:

Name Amount Annapolis Valley Trails Coalition $1500 Glooscap Curling Club $2000 Kings County Family Resource Centre $2000 Kings County Seniors Safety Council $2500 Kings Volunteer Resource Centre $1000 New Horizons Seniors Club $1000 Kentville Historical Society $2000 Kings County Historical Society $2000

For your information, the following grants were awarded for the 2019-2020 fiscal year:

Name Amount Uncommon Common Art $1500 New Horizons Senior Club $500 Kings County Senior Safety Society $2000 Kings Volunteer Resource Centre $1000 Annapolis Valley Trails Coalition $1500 Chrysalis House $5000 Kentville Historical Society $1500 Kings County Historical Society $2000 Canadian Mental Health Association $1000 Kentville Legion $1500

For your information, the following grants were awarded for the 2019-2020 fiscal year:

Name Amount Uncommon Common Art $1500 New Horizons Senior Club $500 Kings County Senior Safety Society $2000 Kings Volunteer Resource Centre $1000 Annapolis Valley Trails Coalition $1500 Chrysalis House $5000 Kentville Historical Society $1500 Kings County Historical Society $2000 Canadian Mental Health Association $1000 Kentville Legion $1500

The following grants were awarded for the 2018-2019 fiscal year:

Name Amount Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce $5000 Annapolis Valley Trails Coalition $1500 Canadian Mental Health Association $1000 Chrysalis House $1000 Glooscap Curling Club $1500 Kings County Seniors Safety Society $2000 Kentville Historical Society $2000 Kings Historical Society $3000 Uncommon Common Art $1500 Valley Sport and Multi Purpose Facility $5000

The following grants were awarded for the 2017-2018 fiscal year: