Connect2 Program
Funding is available for active transportation projects that improve connectivity within and between communities and have the potential to reduce emissions and increase physical activity. Funding can be used for community planning, feasibility studies, learning by doing, public engagement sessions, program promotion and demonstration projects.
Project categories
Active transportation infrastructure and design
Projects under this category may include:
- temporary installation of bike lanes, public space and active transportation routes
- core active transportation network infrastructure or design
- engineering or feasibility studies
Connect2 provides grants of up to 75% to a maximum of $100,000 per project in this category.
Shared mobility and bicycle fleets
Projects under this category may include:
- active transportation shared mobility services pilot projects
- bicycle fleet pilot projects
Connect2 provides grants of up to $75,000 per project in this category.
Capacity building and community engagement
Projects under this category may include:
- municipal staff training, capacity building, or networks
- marketing and communications – social marketing
- public engagement activities
Connect2 provides grants of up to 75% to a maximum of $50,000 per project in this category.
Who can apply?
- Registered non-profit society/cooperative in good standing
- Federally incorporated non-profit organization
- Nova Scotian Mi’kmaw Bands
- Municipalities
- Post Secondary Education Institutions
- Community groups
- Equity seeking communities and organizations