Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

There are certain types of companies that are not eligible for this grant:

• Large corporations with significant resources
• Non-profit organizations
• Individual sole proprietors

Eligible expenses

This fund supports recovery efforts aimed at rebuilding and restoring the economic livelihoods of communities affected by Hurricane Fiona. The eligible activities focus on infrastructure repair, protection of marine wildlife, and ensuring navigational safety.

• Helping local communities and businesses rebuild and recover from the impacts of Hurricane Fiona.
• Restoring economic activity by repairing and rebuilding critical infrastructure, including fishing wharves and small craft harbours.
• Ensuring the safety of navigation and protecting marine wildlife.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant targets geographical areas impacted by Hurricane Fiona for recovery and rebuilding efforts. It specifically focuses on regions in Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec directly affected by the storm.

• Atlantic Canada, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Eastern Quebec, specifically Gaspésie and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine.

The Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund provided additional support through the following measures:

• The fund aimed to address gaps in assistance not covered by insurance or other federal and provincial support measures.
• The fund's administration involved collaboration between ACOA and other federal departments to develop targeted recovery initiatives.
• ACOA worked closely with businesses and communities on-site through its regional offices for impact assessment and program development.
• Funds were coordinated to ensure recovery and rebuilding efforts were effectively implemented across affected regions.