Programme d’appui aux entrepreneurs et au développement économique — Développement économique communautaire

📋 Eligible Entities - Associations (registered community organizations) - Indigenous bands (First Nations communities) - Community councils (municipal or regional governance bodies) - Non-profit organizations with community development mandates - Organizations must be legally established and in good standing ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $25,000 CAD per application - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contribution, not a loan) - Matching Requirements: Not specified in program description; verify with program administrator - Funding Structure: Direct financial contribution to eligible organizations ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Feasibility studies for community or economic projects - Infrastructure development planning and implementation - Strategic industry plans and sectoral development initiatives - Community events that support economic growth or development - Economic development initiatives (general category) - Other related community economic development activities (program-specific) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicant organization must be legally registered and in good standing - Funds must be used for community economic development purposes only - Project scope must align with strategic or feasibility planning, infrastructure, or event objectives - Detailed project proposal and budget breakdown required (standard requirement) - Organizations must demonstrate community benefit or economic impact - Reporting and accountability requirements likely apply post-funding - Applications evaluated on merit and program alignment - Verification Required: Contact program administrator for specific timelines, reporting milestones, and documentation requirements