PacifiCan — Regional AI Initiative (RAII) — Not for Profit ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Not-for-profit organizations registered in Canada - Organizations with demonstrated capacity to implement AI projects - Entities focused on human health, environmental health, or related innovation outcomes - Organizations located in or serving PacifiCan's regional mandate (Western Canada: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba) - Must have established governance structures and financial management systems ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum grant per project: $5,000,000 CAD - Project duration: Up to 3 years - Cost-sharing requirement: Grant covers up to 50% of eligible project costs - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (not a loan) - Matching funds: Applicant organization must secure or contribute remaining 50% from other sources (cash or in-kind contributions) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Development and commercialization of new AI technologies - AI adoption and implementation costs to improve operations - Research and development related to AI applications - Salaries and wages for project staff (R&D and implementation teams) - Technology infrastructure and software licenses - Training and capacity-building for AI deployment - Expenses directly tied to bringing AI solutions to market - Activities supporting human health improvements through AI - Activities supporting environmental health improvements through AI ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Matching requirement: Must secure 50% of project costs from eligible sources before funding is released - Project timeline: Must be completed within 3-year funding period - Reporting obligations: Regular progress reporting and financial accountability required - Use of funds: Expenses must align with approved project scope and eligible categories - Outcomes focus: Project must demonstrate measurable impact on human health, environmental health, or regional innovation - Governance: Must maintain transparent financial management and governance practices - Funding release: Funds typically released in tranches tied to milestone achievement - Audit rights: PacifiCan retains right to audit project expenditures and outcomes