Innovative Communities Fund
GrantCanada — federal
The Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) supports projects that build the economies of communities in Atlantic Canada. It provides non-repayable investments to non-profit organizations, Indigenous groups, co-operatives, municipalities, and educational institutions for initiatives that lead to long-term employment and economic growth in their communities.
What you'll need
- Application for financial assistance form
- Project proposal with community links and partnerships
- Description of challenges and opportunities addressed
- Proof of organizational capacity and resources to manage project
- Project timeline with clear end date
How it works
What it can fund
- Develop thriving industry sectors
- Strengthen infrastructure in rural areas
- Help communities overcome economic challenges
- Support Indigenous economic development
- Assist official language minority communities
Related programs
- GrantAboriginal Entrepreneurship Program: Access to CapitalCanada — federal · $1,000 – $250,000
- GrantACOA — Business Development Program — Non-commercial componentNew Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
- GrantACOA — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (REGI)New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador