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Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building
Strengthening community organizations’ skills for regional economic development
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building program provides non-repayable contributions of up to $10,000 per year to strengthen the skills of community-based organizations in regional economic and business development. Eligible activities include capacity building modules, strategic and economic planning sessions, and industry development sessions covering areas such as project management, governance, communications, financial management, and co‑operative development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Strategic planning projects that define or update the community’s regional economic development vision and priorities.
- Initiatives to strengthen project management, including identifying, planning and organizing economic development projects.
- Activities to improve opportunity identification and management, such as assessing and prioritizing new economic or business development opportunities for the region.
- Programs to enhance collaboration and relationship building between community, industry, municipal and other economic development partners.
- Organizational development initiatives that improve governance, leadership, communication, risk and financial management within community-based economic development organizations.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit economic development organizations
- Regional economic development associations
- Municipalities
- Industry and sector groups involved in economic development
- Educational institutions involved in economic development
Who is not eligible
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.
Eligible expenses
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.
Additional information
- The program supports capacity building through structured modules, planning sessions, and industry development sessions.
- Participating stakeholders must demonstrate a clear link to economic and business development.
- The initiative emphasizes collaboration and broad-based partnerships among community-based organizations.
- Areas of focus include strategy and planning, relationship building, organizational skills, communications, risk and financial management, and co-operative development.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building?
The Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building program provides non-repayable contributions of up to $10,000 per year to strengthen the skills of community-based organizations in regional economic and business development. Eligible activities include capacity building modules, strategic and economic planning sessions, and industry development sessions covering areas such as project management, governance, communications, financial management, and co‑operative development.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building program?
To be eligible for the Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building program, you must:
Applicant must be a not-for-profit economic development organization.
Eligible organizations include regional development associations, municipalities, industry/sector groups, educational institutions, and other community-based economic development groups.
Activities must relate to regional or provincial economic and business development.
What expenses are eligible under Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building?
Strategic planning projects that define or update the community’s regional economic development vision and priorities.
Initiatives to strengthen project management, including identifying, planning and organizing economic development projects.
Activities to improve opportunity identification and management, such as assessing and prioritizing new economic or business development opportunities for the region.
Programs to enhance collaboration and relationship building between community, industry, municipal and other economic development partners.
Organizational development initiatives that improve governance, leadership, communication, risk and financial management within community-based economic development organizations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building?
You can contact Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Where is the Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building available?
The Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building program is available across Canada.
Is the Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building is a Grant and Funding