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COMMUNITY CAPACITY

Eligible costs for Secondary Recipients may be up to 100% of total Eligible costs and will not normally exceed $25,000 per project.
All projects must have a minimum of 25% cash contribution.
Any applications not completed in full, or that do not meet qualifications will not be accepted.


Eligible Secondary Recipients:
    • Community Futures Development Corporations
    • Non-profit organizations (including municipalities, municipal organizations, corporations, community development organizations, and associations)
    • Aboriginal organizations; and,
    • Groups or alliances of those described above where a lead recipient has been identified

Eligible Activities:
Eligible activities are project activities that:
    • Contribute to achieving EODP objectives by supporting community-based initiatives which stimulate business and community development opportunities, promote socio-economic development leading to a competitive and diversified regional economy
    • Demonstrate broad support from the respective community, and
    • Offer sustainable and measurable economic benefits to the local and/or regional economy

Examples of such projects include but are not limited to projects that:
    • Are innovative
    • Support technological enhancements
    • Expand export and/or domestic markets
    • Develop economic infrastructure
    • Provide training and/or the development of business skills
    • Develop and/or maintain economic development networks
    • Tourism marketing and product development, and
    • Other activities in support of economic development

Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are reasonable, incremental and required to carry out the Eligible Activities specified, including but not limited to:
    • Consulting and professional fees
    • Marketing and advertising costs
    • Travel, and
    • Project related costs
Note:

The EODP application forms have been re-designed. Adobe Reader is now required to view and complete an application. Adobe Reader is free. 

To download a copy of the Community Capacity Grant Application, click here.


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