About the Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation (NSGF):
What is the Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation's relationship to government?
The Province of Nova Scotia created the Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation (NSGF) in 1998 through an act of legislation. The Nova Scotia Gaming Founation is an arms-length entity, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Foundation is accountable to the province through the Minister of the Department of Health Promotion and Protection.
Where does the Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation's money come from?
The Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation (NSGF) is funded by a portion of video lottery terminal (VLT) revenues. The portion of the VLT revenues contributed constitutes one percent of VLT retailer commissions in Nova Scotia. This amount is matched by the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation.
About Community Project Grants:
What kinds of projects has the Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation funded?
Since its inception, the Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation (NSGF) has funded diverse projects in communities across the province. Projects supported have been both big and small, touching all aspects of problem gambling – from research at our province's universities to organizations helping people in everyday settings.
Examples of the kind of projects funded by the NSGF include helping organizations buy new educational resources, supporting research to study the link between gambling and alcohol abuse, and helping to raise awareness with seniors and youth who are struggling with the affects of gambling. For more in-depth information, go to the Current and Past projects section of the website and/or read our Annual Reports.
What kind of help can the Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation offer when I have a Community Project idea but don't know where to take it? The Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation (NSGF) staff can assist you in determining the best fit for your Community Project idea and the level of funding that you should be applying for. The NSGF will also try to match you up with other resources in your community that may be helpful to you.
Contact the office and staff will respond quickly to your inquiry.
Is the Community Project Grant application procedure difficult for small organizations?
The Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation (NSGF) strives to maintain a balance between its accountability requirements and ensuring that the opportunities to receive funding are not out of reach for a small organization. NSGF staff will assist you where possible with preparing your grant application. They will also try to connect you with other resources in your community that may be helpful to you.
How do I apply for Community Project I & II grants?
After determining the level and type of funding that you will be applying for, you can get the application information one of two ways: by downloading the correct application forms
here or
here; or, by contacting the Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation staff who will send you a copy of the application.
When are the deadline for various funding opportunities?
Different types of funding have different application requirements and due dates. Please look in the
funding section, or
contact us.
