Atlantic Canada Business Grants

Department of Economic Growth Tourism and Culture

Community Cultural Partnership Program

Amount:

$2,500

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Community Cultural Partnership Program provides grants to non-profit organizations to assist with activities that promote the culture and heritage of Prince Edward Island. Priority will be given to new initiatives fostering community partnerships.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to 50% cent of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $2,500.
The total funding from all provincial government sources will be limited to 60% of the total project costs. 

When It Ends:

Accepting applications starting February 15, 2022

Deadline:

April 15, 2022

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • be a registered Prince Edward Island non-profit, community-based organization,
  • be in operation for the previous 12 months,
  • meet the insurance requirements outlined in the funding agreement.

Application Steps:

1

submit his application and the supporting documents by April 15th.

2

complete his project between April 1st and March 15th.

Once his project is approved, all required supporting documents are submitted and the funding agreement is signed, 80% of funds will be issued. The final 20% will be issued upon receipt of final invoice and the approval of the final report and project financials (revenues and expenses).

Documentation Needed: 

​The applicant must submit the online application form, including the following information:

  • a brief background of your non-profit organization,
  • a clear description of your proposed project including objectives,
  • a detailed project budget, either upload a detailed statement of revenues and expenses or use the template provided,
  • supporting documents such as letters of support, artists’ bios, or quotes for printing or publishing.
  • a COVID-19 Operational Plan and a viability plan. 

​The applicant must submit the final invoice, a the final report and project financials (revenues and expenses) at the end of the project.

Program Contact:

Community Cultural Partnership Program

Wage Support for Potato Exporters

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Wage subsidy

Description:

The Wage Support for Potato Exporters assists the Prince Edward Island potato industry and trucking companies impacted by the closure of the US border to the export of table stock potatoes. 

Comments on Funding:

Funding is a wage subsidy of 100% of wage and benefit costs at the rate of pay up to a maximum of $3,000 per month per employee.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicants must:

  • be registered private sector businesses on Prince Edward Island operating as farms, packing housing and trucking companies ,
  • clearly demonstrate they are affected by the United States ban on the export of table stock potatoes,
  • have Workers Compensation Benefits (WCB) coverage.

Eligible employees must:

  • be employees of the eligible employer directly affected by the United States ban on the export of table stock potatoes,
  • be residents of Prince Edward Island and eligible to work in Canada.

Application Steps:

1

must complete the Wage Support for Potato Exporters application and submit it to SkillsPEI via email at skillspei@gov.pe.ca. 

2

must demonstrate the number of employees and their wages affected by the United States ban on table stock potatoes. 

Documentation Needed: 

​Applicants must submit:

  1. 1
    a complete application form,
  2. 2
    the project details. 

If approved, employers may be required to provide payroll documentation for affected employees for reimbursement.

Program Contact:

​Wage Support for Potato Exporters

​WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUND​​​