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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

Quick eligibility check

Years in business
No minimum stated
Employees
No limit stated
Revenue
No limit stated
Legal structure
No requirement stated
Location
Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon

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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