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Community groups working on recruiting and retaining healthcare workers can apply for up to $25,000 in support from the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment (OHPR) Community Fund.

OHPR Community Fund grants are for projects that support:
- planning, recruitment and retention efforts aimed at healthcare professionals
- reducing social and cultural barriers that may impact recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals
- creating a welcoming environment for healthcare professionals.

Non-profits, other community organizations and municipalities can apply for funding by July 16.

Virtual information sessions will be held for those interested. Fund guidelines, the application form and the information session schedule are available at: https://novascotia.ca/ohpr-community-fund

Read more: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/06/11/applications-open-healthcare-recruitment-retention-funding