Atlantic Canada Business Grants

Co-operatives

Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)

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 and non-profit organizations,
  • Indigenous bands and Indigenous-controlled non-profit entities,
  • municipalities and their agencies,
  • co-operatives and local development associations,
  • industry or sector associations,
  • educational institutions.

Application Steps:

Applicant must:

1

contact their nearest ACOA office to discuss their project;

2

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​​​