PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative
Canada
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in the Prairie region
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Grant and Funding
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- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
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- Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
- Government of Canada
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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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This grant offers financial support to projects that contribute to economic development in Francophone communities within the Prairie provinces. The financing modalities are structured to promote innovation, diversification, and partnership development.
- Funding is provided for projects contributing to economic diversification, immigration, the green economy, youth development, and tourism.
- Investments range across local, provincial, and interprovincial scopes, emphasizing measurable economic impacts.
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The Economic Development Initiative supports diverse projects aimed at enhancing economic opportunities and sustainable growth within Francophone communities across the Prairie provinces. Projects that qualify focus on increasing business networks, boosting tourism, and facilitating educational progress among others.
- Establishment of sewing cooperatives for Black Francophone women to develop professional opportunities.
- Creation of a historic ecotourism site celebrating Francophone and Métis heritage.
- Development of a continuing education platform for entrepreneurs and mentoring programs for youth in business administration.
- Renovation and signage replacement for historical trails to improve local tourism.
- Construction of a boat ramp to boost recreation and tourism along the Red River.
- Creation of business incubators to support Francophone entrepreneurs across Western Canada.
- Provision of French-language post-graduate courses in inclusive education.
- Acquisition of equipment and resources for a French-language Nursing program.
- Programs promoting sustainable growth and competitiveness in bilingual communities.
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$ 60,000
Establishing a continuing education platform and mentoring for young entrepreneurs
$ 35,000
Repair and replace signage for the 'piste de la légende de Bellevue'
$ 70,000
Create a support network for francophone SMEs
$ 75,000
Develop an economic immigration program for skilled French-speaking workers
$ 60,000
Establish a tourism promotional campaign for Halifax's francophone heritage sites
$ 90,000
Launch a green economy initiative for small businesses
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the applicant's operations in the Prairie provinces and the project’s alignment with community and economic goals.
- Applicant(s) must work in French and contribute to the development and vitality of the Prairie province's Francophonie.
- Projects must serve a Francophone clientele from OLMCs in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba.
- Projects must demonstrate a real impact with clear and measurable benefits in at least one of the specified sectors: economic diversification and development, economic immigration, the green economy, youth, and tourism.
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Eligible applicants for the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) in the Prairie provinces must be organizations working in French that aim to contribute to the development and vitality of the Francophone communities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba. Projects must specifically serve Francophone clients in official language minority communities within these provinces.
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There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.
- Companies that do not work in French and do not contribute to the development and vitality of the Prairie province's Francophonie.
- Companies whose projects do not serve a Francophone clientele from OLMCs in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba.
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The Economic Development Initiative (EDI) aims to foster economic growth, innovation, and community support in the Prairie provinces. Eligible projects under this grant focus on diversifying the economy, promoting entrepreneurship, and enhancing tourism and infrastructure.
- Supporting Black Francophone entrepreneurs through business networks and establishing cooperatives.
- Developing historic ecotourism sites to leverage cultural heritage.
- Establishing education and mentoring programs for young entrepreneurs.
- Repairing and enhancing community infrastructure to boost local tourism.
- Creating access points for recreational and tourism development along major waterways.
- Establishing business incubators for Francophone entrepreneurs across the region.
- Developing French-language educational programs to enhance skills and knowledge in key sectors.
- Promoting sustainable growth and competitiveness in bilingual and rural communities.
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The Economic Development Initiative (EDI) grant is available for projects aiding official language minority communities in the Prairie provinces. Eligible geographical areas are within Western Canada, specifically targeting Francophone communities.
- Projects serving Francophone communities in Alberta.
- Projects based in Saskatchewan's Francophone regions.
- Initiatives within Francophone areas of Manitoba.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:
- Applicant(s) must work in French and contribute to the development and vitality of the Prairie province's Francophonie.
- Projects must serve a Francophone clientele from OLMCs in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba.
- Projects funded under the program may be local, provincial, or interprovincial in scope and must demonstrate a real impact in specific sectors such as economic diversification, economic immigration, the green economy, youth, or tourism.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for the EDI grant:
- Step 1: Initial Contact
- Identify your local Francophone Economic Development Organizations (FEDOs) in Western Canada.
- Reach out to the FEDOs to discuss your project idea.
- Email your project idea to fdefo@cecs-sk.ca for further guidance.
- Step 2: Prepare Application
- Develop a detailed project proposal outlining objectives, expected outcomes, and target Francophone clientele in OLMCs.
- Provide supporting documents such as project budget, timeline, and letters of support if applicable.
- Step 3: Submit Application
- Finalize all components of your application ensuring they meet EDI criteria.
- Submit your completed application through the guidance provided by the local FEDOs.
- Step 4: Acknowledgment of Receipt
- Receive confirmation from the FEDOs that your application has been received.
- Keep this confirmation for your records and follow any additional instructions provided.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The EDI is delivered as a pilot program in Western Canada through the Fonds de développement économique francophone de l'Ouest canadien (FDEFO).
- Four Francophone Economic Development Organizations (FEDOs) in Western Canada are responsible for managing this fund.
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fdefo@cecs-sk.ca
