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Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI) in the Prairie provinces
Support for regional air transportation recovery
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
April 30, 2021
Location
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This former $206 million national initiative supported regional air transportation ecosystems affected by COVID-19. It funded the restoration or addition of regional air service and related connectivity projects in the Prairie provinces.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Design and implementation of solutions or improved services to restore regional air transportation connectivity.
- Projects to reinstate or add air routes to communities affected by route suspensions.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Regional and local airports.
- Regional and local air carriers.
- Businesses, cooperatives, business groups, not-for-profit organizations, and public institutions in the regional air transportation ecosystem.
Eligible expenses
- Operating costs related to restoring or enhancing air services.
- Maintenance expenses related to restoring or enhancing air services.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Compensation for revenue losses.
- Refinancing of existing debt.
- Purchase of an airplane.
- Airplane fuel.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are no longer being accepted.
- The application period is closed and the initiative has ended.
- Priority was given to applications submitted by April 30, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI) in the Prairie provinces Program
What is the Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI) in the Prairie provinces?
This former $206 million national initiative supported regional air transportation ecosystems affected by COVID-19. It funded the restoration or addition of regional air service and related connectivity projects in the Prairie provinces.
Who is eligible for the Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI) in the Prairie provinces program?
To be eligible for the Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI) in the Prairie provinces program, you must:
Part of the regional air transportation ecosystem.
Supports regional air service connectivity.
Restores, maintains, or adds air service.
What expenses are eligible under Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI) in the Prairie provinces?
Design and implementation of solutions or improved services to restore regional air transportation connectivity.
Projects to reinstate or add air routes to communities affected by route suspensions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI) in the Prairie provinces?
You can contact Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan).
Where is the Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI) in the Prairie provinces available?
The Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI) in the Prairie provinces program is available the province of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.
Is the Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI) in the Prairie provinces a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI) in the Prairie provinces is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI) in the Prairie provinces?
Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI) in the Prairie provinces is funded by Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)