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Investment Readiness Program │Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET)

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Value

up to $30,000

Description

We invest in communities of all sizes to undertake vital local and regional initiatives that will attract new investment, build long-term economic development capacity, and provide value-added services or systems for local businesses. Through the Investment Readiness Program, we invest up to $30,000 across four funding streams: project development, sector development, economic development strategies, and regional collaboration.

Eligible Applicants

We welcome proposals that are led by any of the following organizations:

  • First Nations
    • Governments, bands, corporations controlled by First Nations, not-for-profit organizations
  • Local and Regional Governments
    • Municipalities, regional districts, and incorporated areas
  • Registered not-for-profit organizations and charities
    • Local community-based organizations
      • Economic development organizations
      • Industry associations
      • Regional and sectoral organizations
      • Educational organizations and institutions

Eligible Expenses

Through the Investment Readiness Program, we invest up to $30,000 across four funding streams:

  • Project Development
    • We empower rural and First Nations communities to develop and de-risk large-scale projects by producing investment-ready capital expenditure and business plans.
  • Sector Development
    • We partner with industry associations, communities, non-profits, and academic institutions to develop new and emerging sectors leveraging innovation and technology.
  • Regional Collaboration
    • We empower First Nations, local governments, non-profits, industry associations, and private businesses to collaborate on regional economic development initiatives that are an expressed shared priority.
  • Economic Strategy
    • We empower communities to establish comprehensive long-term economic development strategies to set direction for sustainable, diversified economic growth.

Deadline Date

Continuous Funding Intake. Please click the link indicated below for update.

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