CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the aerospace sector - Non-profit organizations operating in aerospace or related industries - Indigenous-owned or Indigenous-led businesses (primary eligibility criterion for this stream) - Businesses must be Canadian-registered and operational - Organizations must demonstrate aerospace sector involvement or clear integration pathway ### 💰 Funding Details - Contribution Type: Non-repayable grant (contribution-based funding) - Grant Structure: Partial cost-sharing model (exact matching ratio not specified in description; typically requires applicant co-investment) - Amount: Not explicitly stated in description; typically ranges based on project scope and organizational capacity - Repayability: Non-repayable; funds are contributions, not loans - Priority Consideration: Indigenous-owned/led businesses receive priority access and potentially more favorable terms ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Environmental Sustainability Initiatives - Green technology adoption - Emissions reduction projects - Sustainable operations upgrades - Productivity Improvements - Process optimization - Equipment modernization - Operational efficiency enhancements - Commercialization Strengthening - Product/service development for market - Business model refinement - Market readiness activities - Supply Chain Integration - Regional supply chain linkages - Global supply chain connectivity - Cluster development participation ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Indigenous Ownership Requirement: Applicant must demonstrate Indigenous ownership or leadership structure - Aerospace Sector Focus: Project must align with aerospace industry objectives or regional recovery goals - Project Scope: Initiative must address at least one of four key areas (environment, productivity, commercialization, or supply chain) - Cost-Sharing Obligation: Applicant must contribute matching funds (percentage varies by project category) - Reporting Requirements: Progress milestones and outcome reporting likely required throughout project lifecycle - Timeline: Subject to program availability and regional delivery schedules - Regional Context: Priority given to projects