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Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Supports Prairie community economic development and diversification
Latest source updateLast Update: July 10, 2026Latest change: The CEDD landing page now mainly provides contact information, while eligibility, funding, and application details that were previously shown on the page are no longer visible.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 10, 2026
Latest change: The CEDD landing page now mainly provides contact information, while eligibility, funding, and application details that were previously shown on the page are no longer visible.
CEDD landing page simplified
The CEDD program landing page now focuses on a short program summary, a contact section with the regional offices and the 1-888-338-9378 phone number, and a related-program note. Content that was previously shown on the page for eligible applicants, eligible activities, funding terms, eligible costs, ineligible costs, and the 2-stage expression of interest/full-application process is no longer visible. The page still describes the program as supporting communities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, but the detailed guidance that previously helped applicants assess eligibility and prepare submissions has been removed from the landing page.
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Incorporated not-for-profits, including industry associations, economic development organizations, cultural organizations, and societies.
See full eligibility
Overview
Prairies Economic Development Canada’s Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) program supports not-for-profit organizations that help communities across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba grow and diversify. It funds community development, community adjustment, and inclusiveness activities that strengthen local economies and broaden participation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community Development activities that stimulate economic growth or diversification by capitalizing on community capacity, strengths and opportunities.
- Community Adjustment activities that support Prairie communities facing economic shocks, challenging economic circumstances and/or depressed economic conditions.
- Inclusiveness activities that help women, youth, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, official language minority communities and other underrepresented groups participate in the economy.
Documents Needed
- a completed application form
- financial statements for the past 2 years, including the most current, or interim financial statements for the past 6 months if past two years financials are unavailable
- a detailed budget
- evidence of other funding sources, including written confirmation when available
- incorporation documents and proof of signing authority, plus other supporting documentation such as a business plan
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated not-for-profits, including industry associations, economic development organizations, cultural organizations, and societies.
- Post-secondary educational institutions.
- Co-operatives.
- Indigenous organizations, including Indigenous-led not-for-profit organizations and Indigenous-owned businesses.
- Municipalities and all other municipal-type organizations, as well as provincial or crown corporations or organizations, provided the financial assistance will not be used for capital or ongoing operational requirements.
Eligible expenses
- Operations and maintenance.
- Personnel costs, including salary and benefits.
- Equipment purchase and lease.
- Information management and information technology acquisitions.
- Legal, administrative, accounting, licensing, permits and consulting fees; rents, leases and leasehold improvements; acquisitions of proprietary processes; interest charges, insurance, fees and taxes; supplies and transportation; and capital improvements related to projects.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Allowance for interest on invested capital, bonds, debentures and other debt; losses on investments, bad debts and associated expenses; other projects and contracts; refinancing of existing debts; amortization or depreciation of assets.
- Federal and provincial income taxes, the recoverable portion of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), taxes or surtaxes on excess profit; provisions for contingencies; commissions paid to consultants to secure funding.
- Lobbying activities; donations, dues and membership fees; entertainment expenses; land and buildings.
- Marketing plans and business plans; hospitality and other related costs; sole sourced consultant fees; fees related to advocacy work.
- Costs incurred prior to the Project Proposed Start Date; costs incurred prior to submitting an expression of interest.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- EOIs with the strongest merit and alignment with program objectives, priority areas, and significant economic benefits are invited to complete a full application.
- Applications are evaluated on their ability to achieve the CEDD objectives.
- Applications are assessed on economic impact, project viability, market potential, management capability, financial capacity, and economic benefits.
- Applications are assessed on alignment with departmental, regional, and governmental priorities, and on compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory or permit requirements.
How to apply
- Prepare to complete your expression of interest by following the steps listed in Before you apply.
- Log in to the PrairiesCan portal.
- Complete the EOI form using the CEDD EOI help guide.
- Attach the required documents.
- Submit the EOI form through the PrairiesCan portal.
- If selected, submit the detailed application through the online portal.
Processing and Agreement
- If approved, you will be invited to enter into a contribution agreement with PrairiesCan.
- The contribution agreement outlines the terms and conditions of the payments towards the project and must be signed within 30 days of notification.
- The agreement cannot be signed until all funding sources are confirmed.
- You must provide periodic progress reports at least twice per year, and the reports should accompany claims for project cost reimbursement during the same period.
- You must provide annual financial statements from project start date to the end of the repayment period, if applicable, and track and report on key project activities, milestones, and deliverables up to the final reporting date.
Additional information
- For more information, contact a PrairiesCan regional office at 1-888-338-9378.
- The program accepts a continuous intake process with a two-step application process.
- Applicants selected after the expression of interest stage are invited within 30 days to submit a complete application.
- PrairiesCan typically makes funding decisions within 90 business days after receiving a duly completed application with satisfactory supporting documentation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces Program
What is the Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces?
Prairies Economic Development Canada’s Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) program supports not-for-profit organizations that help communities across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba grow and diversify. It funds community development, community adjustment, and inclusiveness activities that strengthen local economies and broaden participation.
How much funding can be received?
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces program?
To be eligible for the Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces program, you must:
Applicants must support community economic development and/or diversification projects in Alberta, Saskatchewan and/or Manitoba.
Applicants must be legal entities capable of entering into legally binding agreements.
For provincial or crown corporations or organizations, financial assistance must not be used to fund capital or ongoing operational requirements.
What expenses are eligible under Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces?
Community Development activities that stimulate economic growth or diversification by capitalizing on community capacity, strengths and opportunities.
Community Adjustment activities that support Prairie communities facing economic shocks, challenging economic circumstances and/or depressed economic conditions.
Inclusiveness activities that help women, youth, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, official language minority communities and other underrepresented groups participate in the economy.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces?
You can contact Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) or by phone at 1-888-338-9378.
Where is the Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces available?
The Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces program is available the province of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.
Is the Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces is a Grant and Funding