Officials say the money will support health priorities in the area; a cheque presentation was held Monday.
They say they received 22 applications, but could only grant 11.
Officials say the priorities in Antigonish include poverty, food security, early childhood development and social inclusion.
A full list of winners can be found below:
Action 2018 – Antigonish Town and County Mental Health Family Support Group
FLAG (Families Learning Across Generations) – ACALA – Antigonish County Adult Learning Association
Global Connection Buddy Program – St.F.X.U. Internationalization
Healthy Relationships for Youth – Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre
Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Access for our Community – Antigonish Food Security Association
Keep Antigonish Well Pilot Exercise/Wellness Program – Keep Well Antigonish
Keep L’Arche Active, Healthy and Connected – L’Arche Antigonish Foundation
Sensory Storytime, Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
The Peoples School on Poverty: Exploring Policy Options through a Rural Lens” – Antigonish Poverty Reduction Coalition
Unama’ki Riders – Unama’ki Sports Association
VON SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Exercise program – VON Antigonish