Funding Opportunity - application deadline June 17, 2015 »

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Included in this year’s federal budget was the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, which is being administered by Western Diversification. If you have a shovel-ready project for a Section 56 approved trail and matching funds, you might be eligible for one of these grants.

Eligible projects include:

  •     Parks, recreational trails such as fitness trails, bike paths and other types of trails;

Eligible projects must meet the following criteria:

  • The amount of funding being requested under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program cannot exceed 50% of the total costs of a project, up to a maximum of $500,000.
  • The maximum contribution from ALL Government of Canada sources (including the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program and other sources such as the Gas Tax Fund) cannot exceed 50% of the total costs of a project;
  • Be for the rehabilitation, renovation, or expansion of existing infrastructure for public use or benefit;
  • Be community-oriented, non-commercial in nature and open for use to the public and not limited to a private membership;
  • Be for facilities located in Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba); and,
  • Be materially complete by March 31, 2018.
    • A project is considered to be materially complete when a substantial part of the improvement is ready for use or is being used for the purposes intended; costs for activities such as parking, paving, landscaping, exterior/interior finishes are potentially excluded from the definition of substantial completion.

In addition, an applicant must:

  • Submit a fully complete application form by June 17, 2015 (and all mandatory attachments) and,
  • Be available for follow-up from June – August 2015.

Eligible Organizations

Eligible applicants include:

  • A local or regional government established under provincial or territorial statute;
  • A public sector body that is wholly owned by an eligible applicants listed above;
  • A not-for-profit entity;
  • A provincial or territorial entity that provides municipal-type services to communities, as defined by provincial or territorial statute (including school boards); and,
  • A First Nation government, including a Band or Tribal Council or its agent (including wholly-owned corporation) on the condition that the First Nation has indicated support for the project and for the legally-designated representative to seek funding through a formal Band or Tribal Council resolution, or other documentation from Self-governing First Nations.

In addition, eligible applicants must:

  • Directly own the infrastructure assets, facility or land which are being renovated or have a long-term lease in place (with permission from the owner to undertake renovations); and,
    • If you have a long-term lease in place please attach to your application proof that you have permission from the owner to undertake renovations.
  • Be Incorporated.

For complete details please go to the following: http://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/18872.asp