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Rural Growth Initiative - Community Capacity Building Program
Supports rural community capacity building
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Community Capacity Building Program supports rural communities by funding strategic expertise to help address complex problems. It offers up to $20,000 for professional training, planning, research, and organizational development services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planning-related training for organizations and communities
- Development of regional economic development plans
- Development of strategic, operational, communication, sustainability, and infrastructure plans
- Community-based research
- Policy capacity development and organization development training
Eligibility
Eligible expenses
- Professional training services
- Professional consulting and planning services
- Community-based research services
- Organization development training services
Eligible geographic areas
- Rural communities
Processing and Agreement
- Contact a Community Development Officer before preparing an application.
- Submit the application by email or by mail.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rural Growth Initiative - Community Capacity Building Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Rural Growth Initiative - Community Capacity Building Program. 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 Rural Growth Initiative - Community Capacity Building Program?
The Community Capacity Building Program supports rural communities by funding strategic expertise to help address complex problems. It offers up to $20,000 for professional training, planning, research, and organizational development services.
How much funding can be received?
Rural Growth Initiative - Community Capacity Building Program Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
What expenses are eligible under Rural Growth Initiative - Community Capacity Building Program?
Planning-related training for organizations and communities
Development of regional economic development plans
Development of strategic, operational, communication, sustainability, and infrastructure plans
Community-based research
Policy capacity development and organization development training
Who can I contact for more information about the Rural Growth Initiative - Community Capacity Building Program?
You can contact Prince Edward Island Department of Rural and Regional Development (RGI).
Where is the Rural Growth Initiative - Community Capacity Building Program available?
The Rural Growth Initiative - Community Capacity Building Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Rural Growth Initiative - Community Capacity Building Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rural Growth Initiative - Community Capacity Building Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Rural Growth Initiative - Community Capacity Building Program?
Rural Growth Initiative - Community Capacity Building Program is funded by Prince Edward Island Department of Rural and Regional Development (RGI)