Economic Development Initiative (EDI) in the Prairie provinces
The Economic Development Initiative (EDI) provides financial support to projects that encourage economic diversification, business development, innovation, partnerships and increased support for small and medium-sized enterprises in official language minority communities (OLMCs).
Offered by Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Amount
PrairiesCan is investing $3.2 million through the EDI over 5 years for projects (total programme envelope; no per-project maximum stated)
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Who can apply
The eligibility criteria are:
- Applicant(s) must work in French and contribute to the development and vitality of the Prairie provinceās Francophonie.
- Projects must serve a Francophone clientele from OLMCs in Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba.
Projects funded under the program may be local, provincial or interprovincial in scope. They must demonstrate a real impact with clear and measurable benefits in at least one of the following sectors:
- economic diversification and development, including trade and investment
- economic immigration
- the green economy
- youth
- tourism
About the funding
PrairiesCan is investing $3.2 million through the EDI over 5 years for projects that help develop capacities, expertise and partnerships.
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