Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
Canada
Financial support for training in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Grant and Funding
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- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
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Non-repayable contributions up to $10,000 for training support relating to economic and business development.
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This grant defines its financing modalities through non-repayable contributions structured to support regional and provincial organizations in building capacity for economic development.
- The program offers a non-repayable contribution of up to $5,000 annually to regional organizations.
- Provincial organizations can receive a non-repayable contribution of up to $10,000 per year.
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This program supports projects that enhance regional economic planning and development through skill-building and capacity enhancement. The activities eligible for this grant aim to strengthen organizational capabilities and foster effective collaboration and governance.
- Conducting strategic and economic proposal writing workshops.
- Facilitating project management and opportunity identification sessions.
- Organizing modules on relationship building and public participation techniques.
- Hosting conflict management and group dynamics seminars.
- Providing training on organizational governance and board orientation.
- Offering sessions on financial management and risk management strategies.
- Developing leadership and motivational frameworks within community organizations.
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$ 9,500
Development of strategic planning initiative for a local co-operative
$ 10,000
Capacity building through project management training for a non-profit
$ 6,000
Capacity building and project management training
$ 5,000
Strategic planning for renewable energy initiatives
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Eligibility for this grant requires the applicant to meet specific organization-related criteria.
- The applicant must be a not-for-profit economic development organization.
- Eligible entities include regional economic development associations, municipalities, industry/sector groups, educational institutions, and community-based organizations involved in economic development.
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Funding is available to not-for-profit economic development organizations. This includes regional economic development associations, municipalities, industry/sector groups, educational institutions, and any other community-based organizations involved in economic development.
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This grant is specifically designed for not-for-profit economic development organizations and specifies no particular exclusions for certain types of companies or industries. Therefore, without more detailed information, we cannot provide a list of those who cannot apply.
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This grant supports projects and activities that build capacity within community-based economic development organizations, enabling them to effectively contribute to regional economic planning and development. Eligible activities focus on enhancing crucial business skills and fostering collaborative partnerships.
- Capacity building modules designed for strategic planning and proposal writing.
- Project management sessions tailored for opportunity identification and management.
- Workshops on relationship building and public participation to strengthen community involvement.
- Training in conflict management and group dynamics to improve organizational environment.
- Developing organizational skills through governance and board orientation seminars.
- Sessions on leadership, motivation, and effective interpersonal communications.
- Financial management and risk management workshops to ensure organizational sustainability.
- Co-operative development sessions to promote collaborative economic models.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for the Community Capacity Building Program grant focus on the ability to meet the program's objectives and areas of strategic economic development.
- Alignment with regional economic development and planning goals.
- Engagement and strength of partnerships and collaborations proposed.
- Effectiveness in addressing capacity building areas like strategy development, project management, or financial management.
- Demonstrated need and potential impact on the community or sector.
- Comprehensive approach towards community engagement and participation.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Funding is capped at specific amounts annually, and organizations are encouraged to plan accordingly regarding financial budgeting.
- The program emphasizes the importance of partnerships and collaborations, suggesting that multi-organization applications may be viewed favorably.
- The non-repayable contribution mechanism implies no financial obligation post-funding, but this is typically contingent on meeting project requirements and deliverables.
- Successful applicants may be required to participate in promotional or knowledge-sharing activities.
- The focus areas highlighted in the modules guide suggest areas of expertise enhancement available through this program, helping applicants tailor their projects to these competencies.
- The contact information provided is a crucial resource for clarifications and ensuring the application aligns with program expectations.
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