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Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF)

Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Grants & Loan Description:The Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) provides funding to businesses and organizations to help create jobs and position local economies for long-term growth.Comments on Funding:Funding will take the form of: interest-free repayable contributions for up to 50% of eligible costs for eligible businesses;non-repayable contributions for up to…

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Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF)

Amount:$3,000,000.00 Type of Program:Grants & Loan Description:The Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) is helping Atlantic Canada compete at home and abroad by supporting the development of innovative products and services that lead to commercial success. AIF helps researchers and innovative businesses team up to develop new products and services and put them on the market.  Comments…

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Tourism Relief Fund

This program is currently closed. Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Grant & Loan Description:With a budget of $500 million over two years (ending March 31, 2023), including $50 million specifically dedicated to Indigenous tourism initiatives and $15 million for national initiatives, The Tourism Relief Fund supports tourism businesses and organizations to adapt their operations to…

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Impact Atlantic Program

Amount:$25,000.00 Type of Program:Loan Description:The Impact loan provides funding to SMEs in urban Atlantic Canada. Entrepreneurs of all ages can apply for a business start-up loan, while established business owners between 19 and 39 can avail of expansion financing.Comments on Funding:Funding of up to $25,000 with flexible repayment terms and no penalty for early repayment…

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Community Futures

Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Loan & Loan Guarantee & Investment Description:The Community Futures program helps to create jobs in rural areas. This is done with the help of more than 40 Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs) throughout Atlantic Canada.Comments on Funding:The financial help will take the form of loans, loan guarantees and equity financing. …