Ma rue principale — Activateur de la communauté ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Municipal governments and regional municipalities - Not-for-profit organizations (NPOs and social enterprises) - Business improvement associations (BIAs) - Community groups and local development organizations - Indigenous communities and organizations - Projects must be located in Canadian communities (primary focus on smaller towns and rural areas) - Applicants must demonstrate community support and local partnership capacity ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: $25,000 to $250,000 per project - Funding Type: Non-repayable grant (contribution) - Matching Requirement: Typically requires cost-sharing/matching funds from applicant or partners - Eligible Funding Sources: Municipal budgets, private sector partners, community donations, other government programs - Budget Coverage: Partial funding model; grants cover a portion of total project costs (exact ratio varies by program stream) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Public space revitalization (streetscaping, placemaking, public realm improvements) - Downtown/main street upgrades and beautification projects - Accessibility improvements to public spaces - Infrastructure enhancements (signage, lighting, seating, landscaping) - Community gathering spaces and activation events - Planning and design costs for revitalization initiatives - Public art installations and cultural elements - Parking improvements and pedestrian walkways - Facade improvements for commercial buildings (in some cases) - Tourism and wayfinding signage - Feasibility studies and community consultation ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Timeline: Typically 24–36 months from approval to completion - Community Engagement: Mandatory consultation and stakeholder engagement plan required - Measurable Outcomes: Projects must demonstrate clear metrics for visitor attraction and community revitalization - Reporting Requirements: Progress reports and final project evaluation required - Local Support: Evidence of community buy-in and municipal/organizational commitment - Compliance: Projects must meet