What type of organization is Gambling Awareness Nova Scotia and how did it develop?
Gambling Awareness Nova Scotia (formerly Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation) was established in March 1998, pursuant to the Gaming Control Act and the Provincial Finance Act. The purpose of Gambling Awareness Nova Scotia (GANS) is to receive, maintain, and disburse monies in support of research or education related to gambling or treatment, as well as the remediation of the effects of gambling.
In 1999, responsibility for GANS was moved from the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation to the Minister of Health. In 2001, the first community-based Board of Directors was appointed, and in 2004, GANS became arms-length from Government.
The Responsible Gaming Strategy 2011-2016, released on March 25, 2011, included the dissolution of GANS' Board of Directors and the integration of GANS with the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation. Gambling Awareness Nova Scotia remains accountable to the Province through the Minister of the Department of Health and Wellness (formerly Health Promotion and Protection).
What is a Government Agency?
Government agencies are separate corporate entities that operate outside the Government’s traditional departmental structure. They provide various services to the public of Nova Scotia and are most commonly created through legislation, regulation, or incorporation under the Nova Scotia Companies Act.
What kinds of community and research projects does Gambling Awareness Nova Scotia fund?
Since its inception, Gambling Awareness Nova Scotia (GANS) has funded diverse community and research projects in communities across the province. Projects supported have been both big and small, and touch all aspects of problem gambling – from research at our province's universities to organizations that help people in everyday settings.
Examples of the kind of projects funded by GANS 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, visit the Funding section of the website and/or read our Annual Reports.
When are the deadlines for GANS' various funding opportunities?
Different types of funding have different application requirements and due dates. Please look in the
Funding section of the website, or
contact us.
