Community Improvement Programme — Community Improvement Stream ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Non-profit organizations (primary eligibility) - Community-based organizations - Organizations with charitable or social mandates - Groups focused on social and recreational facility improvements - Organizations serving Canadian communities Note: For-profit corporations and sole proprietors are not eligible under this stream. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $2,000,000 CAD per project - Contribution Rate: Up to 50% of eligible project costs (applicant must cover minimum 50%) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contribution-based, not a loan) - Matching Requirements: Mandatory 50% cost-sharing from applicant or other sources required --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Repairs to social and recreational facilities - Renovations of community facilities - Infrastructure improvements that contribute to community health - Facility upgrades that support community development and well-being - Construction and physical improvements to community spaces Note: Expenses must directly support the health and well-being of the community served. --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Organization must be non-profit with established community mandate - Project must demonstrably improve social and recreational infrastructure - Minimum 50% project cost must be funded by applicant or secured from other sources - Eligible project costs must be clearly documented and justified - Grant is capped at $2 million maximum per application - Project scope must align with community health and development objectives - Compliance with federal funding accountability and reporting requirements - Applicant responsible for project management and completion timeline adherence