Applications will be considered in accordance with the Grant Program Policy for the Town of Pictou. Grant categories include:

  1. Youth travel
  2. Community Programming
  3. National/Provincial/or Local Event
  4. Community Economic Development Initiative

The Grant Program Policy and application forms can be picked up at the Pictou Town Office, 40 Water St. or downloaded from the town website. Only grant requests completed on application forms will be considered.

All first-time applicants are encouraged to contact the Town Administration Office at 485-4372 to discuss their proposal. Guidance will also be provided in identifying ineligible projects/expenses or referrals to other grants programs. Organizations and individuals who have previously received funding from the Town of Pictou will also be required to fill out an application form to be considered for financial assistance. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2026.

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Grant Recipients 2025-26

DeCoste Centre
Pictou County Continious Learning Association
Hector Arena
Chad Transit
Healthy Pictou County
Pictou County Partnership - REN
Christmas Daddies
Pictou Academy Medals
DEANS
Pictou Lobster Carnival
CAiRNS
4H Pictou County
Pictou County Ground Search and Rescue
Pictou County Mariners Swim Club
Pictou Landing First Nation
Pictou Lobster Carnival
Pictou Arts Society
Eastern Star Lodge
Pictou County Pride
Pictou North Colchester Exhibition
New Caledonian Curling Club
Pictou Celtic Arts Society
Northumberland Strait Shooters
Creative Pictou County
McCulloch House Museum and Genealogy Centre
Northumberland Fisheries Museum
Pictou United Church - Ryan's Case
Pictou County Health Centre
YMCA of Pictou County
Pictou County Highland Dance Association
Purebreed Sheep Breeders Association of Nova Scotia
Joe Earle Memorial Road Race
Kennedy Christmas Dinner at New Horizons Club
CARMA
Highland Community Residential Services
Pictou County Sports Hall of Fame