Small Community Opportunity
The Small Community Opportunity Program provides grants to solve challenges and find opportunities in rural areas. Indigenous and small communities, as well as non-profit groups they work with, may receive between $20,000 and $100,000 for local projects. By building capacity in the agriculture industry and small business, these rural communities will grow their economic footprint.
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Funding
Amount
$20,000-$100,000
Funding %:
Up to 90%
Eligible Applicants
Indigenous/Rural communities, Non Profits
Eligible
Purposes
Support for Labour Force and Skills Development, Marketing and Promoting Rural Tourism, and Rural Economic Development Capacity Building
Such As:
Eligible Project Costs (Small Community Opportunity Program):
Skills development training
Training equipment and supplies
Salaries for new staff delivering the project
Project delivery equipment and supplies (e.g., computers, software, office supplies)
Eligible travel expenses (hotel, meals, mileage per Alberta policy)
Promotion and marketing related to the project
Project administration (up to 10% of eligible costs)
Other expenses deemed eligible by the Government of Alberta
Project Timeline:
Projects must start upon receipt of funding and be completed within 2 years
Large projects may receive funding in installments, with the majority provided upfront
Matching Funds:
Applicant contributions may come from:
Municipal or federal governments
For-profit, non-profit, or post-secondary institutions
Private sector (e.g., Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives)
Note: No other Government of Alberta funding or in-kind contributions are permitted.
Deadline
to Apply
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