Rural Economic Development
The Rural Economic Development (RED) program provides cost-share funding to help rural communities diversify their economies, address labour challenges, and attract or retain investments.
Eligible funding may support:
• Economic diversification and growth initiatives
• Infrastructure or service upgrades for investment readiness
• Community capacity-building and planning
These activities help strengthen rural economies and improve long-term prosperity.
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Funding Amount
Up to 50% of eligible expenses:
• Up to $150,000 for economic diversification projects
• Up to $250,000 at a 30% rate for strategic economic infrastructure projects
Eligible Applicants
Non-profits, municipalities, local services board
Eligible Purposes
Funding may be used to support rural economic development, including:
• Economic diversification, growth planning, and business attraction
• Strategic infrastructure and investment-readiness upgrades
• Workforce development and local capacity-building initiatives
Additional activities may be eligible if they align with the program’s objectives.
Deadline to Apply
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