Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) - Atlantic Canada Business Grants

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) invests in strategic projects that build the economies of Atlantic Canada's communities. It focuses on investments that lead to long-term employment and economic capacity building in rural communities.

Comments on Funding:

The amount provided to each individual project will be determined by an assessment of the level of funding necessary to allow the project to proceed.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must be non-commercial/not-for-profit organizations or co-operatives such as:

local development associations,
municipalities and their agencies,
business or technology institutes,
industry/sector associations,
economic development associations,
local co-operatives,
universities and educational institutions.

Application Steps:

Applicant must:

contact their nearest ACOA office to discuss their project;

complete and submit the Application for Financial Assistance form.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit a completed application form and the following supporting documents:

constituting/ incorporating documents and list of directors/members of the board,
financial statements (current and last fiscal year),
description and mandate of the applicant, including the management and qualifications of key personnel,
HST rebate information (I.E. rebate rate),
one of the following two items is required: (R&D) project plan or detailed project description, including milestones, costs, financing, key partnerships, established evidence of support from the community,
supplier quotes,
copies of relevant permits and licenses,
other relevant documents (specify).

Program Contact:

Innovative Communities Fund

Application for financial assistance

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