Enhancing Rural Communities

April 18, 2024

Enhancing Rural Communities

More funding is available to community non-profits, indigenous organizations and municipal governments for projects that enhance rural communities through the Rural Growth Initiative.

Projects designed to build a community’s capacity to grow the population, stimulate economic growth or enhance quality of life may be eligible for up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $50,000. Contact your local Community Development Officer for an application package and to learn more.

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Ignition Fund – Information Sessions

The Ignition Fund is an opportunity for Entrepreneurs with ideas for innovative new products or services with strong export potential to compete for the possibility to access up to $25,000 in funding. Join Innovation PEI staff at one of the information sessions taking place across the province next week including at Rural Action Centres in Montague and Alberton. See our training and events calendar to register. The application deadline is May 13 at 1 p.m.

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Encore! Theatre Revitalization Program

The Island’s performing arts and artist community represent an important economic sector. The Province of Prince Edward Island has launched Encore! Theatre Revitalization Program to help support PEI performance venues and theatre companies Three grant categories are available. Find program details and how to apply HERE.

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FCC AgriSpirit Fund – Supporting Rural Communities

Do you have a capital project that will enrich lives in your rural community? The FCC AgriSpirit Fund supports projects in communities of fewer than 150,000 people. Eligible applicants are charities, non-profit groups, municipalities and First Nations, Inuit or Métis governments/communities. Past funded projects include Solar Panels, Playgrounds, Fire Equipment, Community Kitchens and Ice Plants among others. Deadline to apply: May 15, 2024. Apply HERE Today.

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Contact the Client Information Officer in your local centre if we can be of assistance.