Grants and Contributions:

To achieve one or more of the following departmental results, i) Businesses are innovative and growing in Atlantic Canada, ii) Businesses invest in the development and commercialization of innovative technologies in Atlantic Canada; and iii) Communities are economically diversified in Atlantic Canada.

The assistance type is Non-Repayable Contribution. The total government funding is $17,000,000.00.

To enhance community or regional capacity through the development of competitive, productive, strategic industry sectors; to strengthen community infrastructure in rural communities to improve their economic development capacity; and to support initiatives that enhance communities’ capacity to overcome economic development challenges and take advantage of their strengths, assets and of the opportunities presented.