CED — Northern Isolated Community Initiatives Fund (QEDP) ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Non-profit organizations operating in Nunavik, Northern Quebec - Social enterprises with a community development mandate - Indigenous communities and organizations - Local cooperatives focused on food production or distribution - Community economic development corporations (CEDCs) - Organizations must demonstrate a primary commitment to sustainable community benefit in Nunavik ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution/grant - Funding Range: Typically $25,000–$250,000 per project (varies by initiative scope) - Cost-Sharing: Generally 50–80% grant coverage; recipients expected to contribute 20–50% through in-kind contributions, other funding sources, or cash - Repayability: Non-repayable (grant-based funding) - Annual Budget Allocation: Subject to program availability and fiscal year ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Food Production Infrastructure: Greenhouses, cold storage facilities, processing equipment - Food Security Programs: Community gardens, traditional food harvesting initiatives - Supply Chain Development: Distribution networks, food transportation systems - Training & Capacity Building: Skills development for food production, business management, food safety - Equipment & Technology: Agricultural tools, solar/renewable energy systems for food operations - Feasibility Studies: Business plans and market assessments for food initiatives - Community Engagement: Outreach and awareness campaigns promoting local food systems ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Geographic Requirement: Activities must directly benefit communities in Nunavik, Northern Quebec - Focus Area: Primary emphasis on food-related sustainable economic development initiatives - Community Benefit: Projects must demonstrate clear social and economic outcomes for isolated communities - Accountability: Recipients must submit progress reports, financial statements, and outcome metrics - Sustainable Development: Projects must align with long-term community resilience and self-sufficiency goals - Eligible Timeline: Projects typically span 1–3 years with defined milestones - Audit Requirements: May be subject to financial