Economic Development Initiative
The initiative facilitates sustainable growth in official language minority communities (OLMCs) by fostering the development of new expertise through projects that encourage economic diversification, business development, innovation, and partnerships. These projects increase support for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in OLMCs.
Offered by Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Amount
$80,000 annually through the EDI to support projects that help develop capacity, expertise and partnerships
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Who can apply
Applicants must be small- and medium-sized enterprises in official language minority communities (OLMCs).
About the funding
CanNor delivers $80,000 annually through the EDI to support projects that help develop capacity, expertise and partnerships.
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