QEPD — Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund - CED (QC)
QC, Canada
Funding to address impacts of Hurricane Fiona
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- grant_single|openingDateSeptember 23, 2022
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
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- Government of Canada
- Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
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If you are a SME in eastern Quebec (Gaspésie and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine) directly affected by the storm you can access financing to address impacts from Hurricane Fiona not covered under other government and private sector measures.
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This grant is designed to aid businesses and communities in areas directly impacted by Hurricane Fiona. Eligible geographic locations are targeted to ensure effective recovery support.
- Gaspésie, Quebec
- Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec
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$150,000
Percé
Restoration of seaside facilities at Percé following severe flooding
$100,000
Gaspé
Renovation of community center damaged by Hurricane Fiona
$70,000
Gaspé
Clean-up and rebuilding of hiking trails in the Forillon National Park
$35,000
Grande-Rivière
Acquisition of new oyster cages for aquaculture damaged
$50,000
Chandler
Development of a climate resilience plan for fishing businesses
$40,000
Carleton-sur-Mer
Implementation of a new mussel seed harvesting system
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Eligibility for the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and the impact of Hurricane Fiona.
- The applicant must be a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), a non-profit organization (NPO), including economic development organizations and local economic development associations, a municipality, or an Indigenous organization.
- The applicant must demonstrate an immediate need with quantifiable losses or damage that are a direct result of Hurricane Fiona.
- The applicant must have exhausted all other sources of financial support, such as insurance and provincial relief programs.
- If the applicant is a public organization subject to the Loi sur le ministère du Conseil exécutif (M-30), they must have authorization from the Government of Quebec.
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Eligible clients under the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF) include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), non-profit organizations (NPOs) such as economic development organizations providing essential services to SMEs and local economic development associations, municipalities, and Indigenous organizations.To be eligible, recipients must demonstrate an immediate need and quantifiable losses or damage resulting directly from Hurricane Fiona and must have exhausted all other financial support sources like insurance and provincial relief programs.Furthermore, public organizations subject to the Loi sur le ministère du Conseil exécutif (M-30) require authorization from the Government of Quebec.
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There is no specific exclusion list provided in the context for the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund. The focus appears to be on supporting those directly impacted by the storm, without explicit mention of ineligible industries or company statuses.
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The grant supports recovery efforts and restoration of economic activities for SMEs and communities affected by Hurricane Fiona. The eligible projects focus on clean-up, restoration, acquisition of essential equipment, and planning for climate resiliency.
- Clean-up and renovations following flooding caused by Hurricane Fiona.
- Restoration of primary community and tourism assets, such as bathing/seaside facilities and trail networks.
- Acquisition of fishing and aquaculture equipment, including mussel seed and oyster cages.
- Planning activities to ensure the climate resiliency of businesses and communities.
- Support from organizations to understand the extent of damages and develop recovery plans.
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The eligible expenses for this grant are those deemed justifiable and reasonable directly following Hurricane Fiona to recover and restore economic activity, including preparation for future natural disasters, retroactive to September 23, 2022.
- Clean-up costs and renovations following flooding.
- Restoration costs for community and tourism assets.
- Costs related to the acquisition of fishing and aquaculture equipment.
- Costs associated with planning activities for climate resiliency.
- Costs for support to understand damages and develop recovery plans.
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The Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF) has evaluation and selection criteria that include demonstrating quantifiable losses or damage directly resulting from Hurricane Fiona, having an immediate need, exhausting other sources of financial support, and being an eligible entity.
- Demonstrate quantifiable losses or damage due to Hurricane Fiona.
- Have an immediate need for funding.
- Exhaust all other sources of financial support, such as insurance and provincial relief programs.
- Be an eligible entity, including SMEs, NPOs, municipalities, and Indigenous organizations.
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- Step 1: Verify eligibility and immediate need
- Ensure the organization meets the eligibility criteria
- Demonstrate quantifiable losses or damages due to Hurricane Fiona
- Step 2: Exhaust other financial support options
- Show that all other financial aid sources, like insurance and provincial relief programs, have been utilized
- Step 3: Prepare project proposal
- Detail costs for recovery and restoration efforts
- Show how the project aligns with fund objectives
- Step 4: Submit application
- Provide necessary documents and information
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- All funds available for the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund have already been allocated, and no new applications are being accepted.
- The fund is valued at $300 million and was established by the Government of Canada.
- Eligible costs are retroactive to September 23, 2022, allowing recipients to claim costs from the time of the incident onwards.
- The fund is part of the Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP).
- The fund will remain in effect until March 31, 2025, but no new applications can be submitted.
Apply to this program
Rebuilding Economic Stability in Eastern Quebec
The Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund was established to provide targeted financial assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and communities adversely impacted by Hurricane Fiona, focusing specifically on supporting regions like Gaspésie and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine. This fund is part of the broader Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP) and aims at alleviating economic disruptions and aiding in long-term recovery efforts.
In-Depth Insights into the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund
The Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF) serves as a critical component of Canada's response strategy to support Eastern Quebec regions hit hardest by Hurricane Fiona. The fund recognized the unique challenges faced by local economies in the storm's aftermath, providing vital financial resources to ensure swift recovery and a return to economic normalcy. Although the fund has reached its allocation limit and is no longer accepting new applications, its impact is a testament to a well-structured emergency response plan geared towards rebuilding and future-proofing the affected areas.
Launched with a budget of $300 million and an expiration of March 31, 2025, the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund was designed to fill specific financial gaps not covered by existing federal or provincial initiatives, thereby reinforcing the support system available to businesses and communities in distress. As part of the strategic objectives of the QEDP, the fund sought to not only provide immediate relief but also ensure preparedness and resilience for future natural disasters.
This fund supported a variety of projects aimed at restoring essential services and infrastructure critical to the economic well-being of the affected communities. Examples include restoration of community facilities and tourism assets, acquisition of necessary equipment for the fishing and aquaculture industries, and initiatives that encouraged climate resilience planning and disaster preparedness. Such projects highlight the dual focus of the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund: addressing pressing recovery needs while also fostering sustainable growth and resilience.
One of the notable aspects of this fund is its consideration of costs retroactively incurred from September 23, 2022, demonstrating flexibility in addressing immediate post-disaster requirements. By covering a wide range of justifiable and reasonable costs necessary for economic restoration, the fund ensured that eligible projects could proceed without financial hindrance. Although new applications are no longer accepted due to the fund being fully allocated, the envisioned projects will likely provide a tangible uplift to the regional economy.
The Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund also prioritized projects that illustrated a capacity to mitigate the impact of future disasters, which is crucial in areas susceptible to extreme weather events. Resources provided by the fund included financial assessments and guidance in recovery planning, enabling beneficiaries to grasp the extent of their damages comprehensively and develop robust recovery and resilience strategies.
In summary, the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund was pivotal in steering economic rejuvenation post-disaster, emphasizing the need for readiness and strategic investments in resilience. Through its comprehensive support for SMEs, NPOs, municipalities, and Indigenous organizations, the fund has laid groundwork for more fortified and adaptive economic structures in Eastern Quebec. While direct application for these funds is no longer possible, the legacy of the program will likely influence future disaster recovery policies, embedding resilience and preparedness at its core.
