Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support
Canada
Support for businesses affected by COVID-19
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
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- Government of Canada
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If the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting your operations, contact your local Regional Development Agency office to get a review of your situation and guidance on getting funding, support and/or flexible arrangements, on a case-by-case basis.
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Projects eligible for the Canada Community Revitalization Fund include:
- Revitalizing downtown cores and main streets
- Reinventing outdoor spaces
- Creating green infrastructure
- Increasing the accessibility of community spaces
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$135,000
Montreal
Improving accessibility at community centers by installing ramps and automatic doors
$150,000
Calgary
Transform a public square into a pedestrian-friendly space with seating and greenery
$250,000
Toronto
Revitalizing the downtown area by renovating historic buildings and adding public art installations
$175,000
Edmonton
Building a new fully accessible community playground
$120,000
Ottawa
Reinventing an urban park with eco-friendly amenities such as solar lighting and rainwater collection systems
$180,000
Vancouver
Creating a new green park with native plants and a community vegetable garden
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Eligible types of companies for the Tourism Relief Fund include tourism operators looking to enhance and create new tourism experiences to attract visitors.
- Tourism operators
- Businesses in the tourism sector
- Organizations involved in attracting visitors
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Some types of companies may not be eligible for the grant. Businesses that do not fall within the specified industries or criteria outlined in the grant guidelines may not qualify for funding.
- Companies operating outside of Canada
- Businesses in sectors not covered by the specific grant program
- Entities that do not meet the revenue or size requirements
- Organizations with non-compliant project proposals
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Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Revitalization of downtown cores and main streets
- Reinvention of outdoor spaces
- Creation of green infrastructure
- Increase in the accessibility of community spaces
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:
- Projects must aim to revitalize downtown cores, reinvent outdoor spaces, create green infrastructure, or increase the accessibility of community spaces
- Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, public institutions, and Indigenous communities
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- Step 1: Review the eligibility criteria and funding guidelines for the Canada Seafood Stabilization Fund
- Step 2: Prepare a detailed project proposal outlining how the funding will be used to address the challenges associated with COVID-19
- Step 3: Complete the application form provided by the respective regional development agency (ACOA, WD, or CED)
- Step 4: Submit the completed application along with all required documents to the appropriate regional development agency
- Step 5: Await review and assessment of the application by the agency
- Step 6: If successful, work with the agency to finalize funding details and implement the approved project
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1-866-593-5505
Apply to this program
