Mandate: The implementation of the 
Clare Economic Development Master Plan.
The Vision of the Clare Economic Development Master Plan is to support our municipality by fostering an economy built on rural strengths, Acadian culture and tradition with a focus on the conscious and efficient use of natural resources.
Strategic initiatives of the Clare Economic Development Master Plan include:
- Strengthening the municipal tax base
- Building the Clare brand
- Fostering good paying jobs
- Fostering more entrepreneurship
- Strengthening economic development partnerships
- Long term focus on regional infrastructure
- Reversing population decline
- Attracting investment into key sectors
Climate Change Adaptation Plan
The Municipality of Clare – through the direction of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (SNSMR) - has identified a need to respond to climate change. Since 2005, The Municipality of Clare has been working on a “Municipal Energy Concept” aimed to develop and promote the innovative use of renewable green energy solutions.
In furtherance of accepting the challenge and commitment to reduce to the potential impacts of climate change, the Municipality of Clare has prepared this Climate Change Action Plan to identify priority adaptation impacts and actions for the Municipality. Through adaptation planning, Clare is now able to prepare for an uncertain climatic future.
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To help build a stronger community, the Municipality of Clare offers funding to non-profit groups and organizations in the form of grants. Candidates seeking financial assistance from the Municipality for the 2025-2026 fiscal year are asked to complete the required application form which can be picked up at the Municipal Office during business hours or downloaded below.
2025-2026 Fillable Application Form
2025-2026 Printable Application Form
Please submit your application in person or by email to Ashley Hanks. Any questions can also be directed to Ashley.
The deadline for submitting a completed application is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Grants to Organizations Recipients 2025-26
Clare Dog Park Society
$9,349
Clare Columbus Club
$6,104
La Société acadienne de Clare
$2,000
Le Conseil des arts de la Baie
$2,222
Clare Share Community Fridge Society
$2,500
Les Voix dans l’Vent
$1,252
Association Soccer Mineur de Clare
$760
Le Club Volleyball de Clare
$2,000
Inclusion Clare
$5,000
Société historique acadienne de la Baie Ste.-Marie
$700
J&M Foster for Cats Society
$3,000
Oceanographic Environmental Research Society
$450
La Boule Acadienne
$1,000
Weymouth Amateur Athletic Association
$1,000
Weymouth Waterfront Development Committee
$1,532
Total
$38,959
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Working towards a vision of becoming a more sustainable community, the Municipality of the District of Clare created the "Clare Energy Concept" in 2005. Funding was secured to conduct an energy audit of the Municipality, identify possible renewable energy projects and outline an implementation plan.
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