For some Nova Scotian cultural organizations, the upcoming election means short-term belt-tightening and long-term uncertainty over their programming schedules and budgets. “No one’s grant has been postponed,” explains Michael Noonan, communications for Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage. The usual jurying processes and panel assessments are taking place and grant payments are being made to […]
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Government funding freeze hits Nova Scotian non-profit organizations
Officials from the Department of Community Services are patting themselves on the back because they didn’t slash funding to nonprofit community organizations, but many ground workers think the department’s priorities have been wrong for years. In April, the department froze the budget for over 200 organizations provincially at $230 million. Community Services spokesperson Linda Laffin […]