Heritage Property
Heritage Development Fund
Applications for the 2025/26 Heritage Development Fund are now open with a submission deadline of April 1, 2025. Please review the program guidelines before applying for either a conservation work or conservation advice grant.
Conservation Work Grants
The Heritage Development Fund recognizes the culture and heritage value of our built heritage and supports conservation measures for properties registered under the Heritage Property Act. This grant program will build capacity by our local heritage carpenters, contractors, and property owners to complete the conservation work projects.
The Heritage Development Fund invests in conservation work projects carried out by the property’s owner to ensure their exterior appearance and core structure maintains the property’s unique heritage values.
As described in the program’s Guidelines document, if the property is solely a registered municipal heritage property, the applicant must be a registered not-for-profit Society in good standing or a federally registered Charity or not-for-profit Corporation (i.e. a place of worship such as a church, temple, mosque, or synagogue) in good standing.
Guidelines for Conservation Work
Application Form for Conservation Work
The deadline to receive completed application submissions is April 1, 2025 or until fully subscribed. While submissions may be accepted after this date, they will be assessed based on need and the program's fiscal ability.
If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Barrett at kevin.barrett@novascotia.ca or 902-223-5712.
Conservation Advice Grants
The Heritage Development Fund recognizes the culture and heritage value of our built heritage and supports conservation measures for heritage properties registered under the Heritage Property Act. This grant program will build the professional capacity of appropriate conservation measures for our architects, engineers and/or qualified persons.
The Heritage Development Fund invests in conservation advice projects carried out by the property’s owner to ensure the exterior appearance and core structure of the registered heritage property maintains the property’s unique heritage values.
As described in the program’s Guidelines document, if the property is solely a registered municipal heritage property, the applicant must be a registered not-for-profit Society in good standing or a federally registered Charity or not-for-profit Corporation (i.e. a place of worship such as a church, temple, mosque, or synagogue) in good standing.
To apply, please review the program’s Guidelines document before completing an Application Form.
Guidelines for Conservation Advice
Application Form for Conservation Advice
The deadline to receive completed application submissions is April 1, 2025 or until fully subscribed. While submissions may be accepted after this date, they will be assessed based on need and the program's fiscal ability.
If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Barrett at kevin.barrett@novascotia.ca or 902-223-5712.
Related Information
Sales Tax Rebate Program for Registered Heritage Property Owners. For more information, please call Service Nova Scotia at 902-424-3369.
