The NSYA supports more than 15 Learn to Sail programs for youth and adults across Nova Scotia.
For information about programs in your area, please contact your local club or the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Funding Sources to assist Learn to Sail Programs

The following information has been compiled by the NSYA to assist member Clubs and Sailing Schools expand and improve their programs by accessing various funding programs.

Before applying for these programs, please have the Learn to Sail Director contact Frank Denis, NSYA Executive Director, to discuss further.

Nova Scotia Health & Welness (formerly Health Protection & Promotion) Programs

A Complete list of NS Health & Welness Grants can be found here

Recreation Facility Development Grant Program

The Recreation Facility Development (RFD) Grant Program exists to help community groups, provincial organizations, and municipalities to plan, develop, construct, renovate, conserve, or acquire facilities for public recreation.

website: 
http://www.gov.ns.ca/hpp/pasr/capital-grants.asp

Sport Nova Scotia Programs

Sport Fund ~ Support 4 Sport

The NS Amateur Sport Fund supports, community organizations, coaches, athletes,and officials.

website:http://www.sportnovascotia.ca - Click Here

Tax Receipting Program

Allows organizations to raise funds for their program and have tax receipts issued.

website: http://www.sportnovascotia.ca/ - Click Here

Full details and process can be found here

Canadian Yachting Association Program

RC Stevenson Boat Loan Fund

Provides clubs with an interest free loan in order to purchase new boats for their program.

website: http://www.sailing.ca - Click Here