PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative
BC, Canada
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in British Columbia
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Government of Canada
- Pacific Economic Development Canada
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grant_card_status|open
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Get a non-repayable contribution for projects and initiatives that foster economic diversification, business development, innovation, partnerships and increased support for francophone SMEs.
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Projects eligible for the grant include:
- Development of a Francophone tourism circuit to promote business activities in various regions of British Columbia
- Expansion of cultural and community spaces to meet the needs of the growing Francophone community
- Creation of recreational and tourism opportunities through improved access to the Red River
- Digital broadcasting of Francophone performing arts and events to broader audiences
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$75,000
Vancouver
Development of a Francophone tourism circuit in Vancouver to promote local businesses.
$90,000
Montreal
Expansion of the Francophone community center in Montreal to meet growing community needs.
$68,000
Winnipeg
Enhanced access to the Red River in Winnipeg for recreational activities.
$80,000
Toronto
Digital broadcast of Francophone performing arts events in Toronto to reach a wider audience.
$85,000
Calgary
Building a Francophone cultural library in Calgary to support community engagement.
$70,000
Quebec City
Creating a Francophone tourism mobile app to explore Quebec City’s historic sites.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant(s) must work in French and contribute to the development and vitality of British Columbia's Francophonie.
- Projects must serve a Francophone clientele from OLMCs in British Columbia.
- Projects funded under the program may be local, provincial, or interprovincial in scope and must demonstrate a real impact in economic diversification and development, economic immigration, the green economy, youth, or tourism.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
There are eligible types of companies for this grant. Businesses working in French to contribute to the development and vitality of British Columbia's Francophonie are eligible.
- Companies serving a Francophone clientele from official language minority communities in British Columbia.
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Some types of companies may not be eligible for this grant. Eligibility criteria may exclude companies that do not work in French or do not contribute to the development and vitality of British Columbia's Francophonie.
- Companies that do not work in French
- Companies that do not contribute to the development and vitality of British Columbia's Francophonie
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant may include project-related costs such as:
- Development of tourism circuits or attractions
- Expansion or renovation of cultural and community spaces
- Infrastructure projects like boat ramps or access points
- Digital tools or equipment for broadcasting events
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The Economic Development Initiative (EDI) grant in British Columbia has specific evaluation and selection criteria to determine project funding eligibility:
- Applicant(s) must work in French and contribute to the development and vitality of British Columbia's Francophonie.
- Projects must serve a Francophone clientele from OLMCs in British Columbia.
- Projects funded under the program may be local, provincial, or interprovincial in scope and must demonstrate measurable benefits in sectors like economic diversification, economic immigration, the green economy, youth, and tourism.
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Contact your local Francophone Economic Development Organizations (FEDOs) or email: fdefo@cecs-sk.ca to express your project idea.
- Step 2: Ensure that your project meets the eligibility criteria for the Economic Development Initiative (EDI).
- Step 3: Submit a formal application to the Fonds de développement économique francophone de l’Ouest canadien (FDEFO) managed by the 4 Francophone Economic Development Organizations (FEDOs) in Western Canada.
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- Projects must align with the Economic Development Initiative goals and priorities outlined in the official guidelines.
- Applicants should ensure their projects clearly demonstrate a positive impact on economic diversification, business development, innovation, partnerships, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises in official language minority communities.
grant_single_labels|contact
fdefo@cecs-sk.ca
Apply to this program
