Regional Development Fund — Community Capacity Building

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.

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.

Who is eligible?

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.

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.

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.