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Policy Statement

The Town of Yarmouth recognizes the important and valuable contribution of groups and organizations to the recreational and cultural climate of our community and, as a matter of policy, will, upon request, consider providing financial and other assistance to enable them to promote their objectives.

Financial assistance will be classed as either operating, which is intended to cover those expenses associated with starting and operating the program and/or service; or tax, which is intended to cover property tax expenses.

Grants to Organizations Process

Important: We have made changes to our application process and deadlines. Please note the following application guidelines and deadlines as outlined in our  pdf Grant Policy:(123 KB)

Tax Grants

• Tax grants will be considered once per year.
• Any group or organization applying for a tax grant must submit their application by April 15th.
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Operating Grants

• Operating grants will be considered twice per year.
• Any group or organization may only apply once per year.
• Any group or organization applying for an operational grant must submit their application by April 15th or September 15th.
• The maximum amount any group or organization may receive is $5000.00.
• The budget shall be split 30% for the fall intake, and 70% for the spring intake.
• Any application received after the deadline will not be considered until the next round of grants.
• Council may, at their discretion, ask any group or organization to present to Council.

Complete details can be found in our pdf Grant Policy(123 KB) , and questions can be emailed to admin@townofyarmouth.ca.

Grant Applications

The Town of Yarmouth is now accepting applications for financial assistance from non-profit organizations. The first deadline for submitting applications is April 15th. If you are applying for a property tax grant, you must apply before this deadline. Any group or organization applying for an operational grant must submit their application by April 15th or September 15th. To be considered, all applications must be submitted in accordance with the Town's pdf Grant Policy Statement.(123 KB)  Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Download the pdf Grant Application Form(411 KB) . Paper copies can also be obtained at the Town Office, 400 Main Street, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, B5A 1G2, or by email request at admin@townofyarmouth.ca.

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Yarmouth - On the Edge of Everywhere

Background to the Brand

Yarmouth is a remarkable town with a lot to offer the world.

Yarmouth was borne of pioneering entrepreneurs and risk-taking visionaries who carved out a place in the world for a small community on the southern coast of Nova Scotia.

Now, more than ever, we need to rekindle that entrepreneurial spirit to ensure our town has a future. How will we do this? By rethinking how we think about Yarmouth. For example, it means taking perceived negatives about where we are and turning that perception into a positive. By looking differently at the town we love and marketing that difference to the world.

We have to reach beyond our comfort zones and take careful and calculated risks. It means stepping outside the status quo and onto the edge…of everywhere.

You can see who we are in the simple but powerful design: the outline of a boat cutting through the water and charting a new course; nicely channelling our proud ocean-going heritage. Yarmouth has forever been linked to the sea and this design respectfully maintains that connection.

Some people look at the design element and see a flower in bloom, which is more than fitting. With everything being planned for the future of this great town, Yarmouth can truly be said to be in bloom!

French Tagline Translation (2020)

In December of 2020, the Town announced a French translation of its tagline "On the Edge of Everywhere" in recognition of its deep Acadian roots. The translated phrase is "Partout à partir d'ici" (PARTOUT À PARTIR D'ICI). Read the press release here: Town of Yarmouth Recognizes Acadian Roots.

Brand Standards

Download a copy of the pdf Town of Yarmouth Brand Standards(1.18 MB) .

Please note: any use of the Town brand without written consent from the Town of Yarmouth may result in legal action. If you wish to request specific branding materials for use, including logo files in various formats, please contact:

Communications Coordinator
Town of Yarmouth
Office: (902) 742-2521
Mobile: (902) 746-3167
Email: comms@townofyarmouth.ca