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Economic Support & Resources

District of Hudson's Hope

Economic Development

Economic Trust of the Southern Interior Building Economic Development Capacity

Economic Trust of the Southern Interior

About

In this funding stream, we focus on supporting smaller/rural communities to build economic development capacity and support regional partnerships in economic development throughout the Southern Interior. We hope to serve as a catalyst for new economic development initiatives, and we know that sometimes a community needs a first-in funder to seed projects and encourage other funders. Our goal is to: Enhance the capacity of southern interior communities to fulfill their economic development aspirations and knowledge. Support local and regional economic development projects within the Southern Interior. Facilitate strategic partnerships and encourage collaboration between communities and economic development agencies. Our Funding Intakes will generally be of three main types: SMALL SCALE PROJECTS (up to $25K) Priority given to communities with < 7,500 residents. LARGE SCALE PROJECTS (up to $75K) Priority given to communities with

Funding

Small Scale project applicants may be eligible to receive up to $25,000 to a maximum of 100% of the project budget. Large Scale project applicants may be eligible to receive up to $75,000 to a maximum of 50% of the project budget. Collaborative project applicants may be eligible to receive up to $75,000 to a maximum of 60% of the project budget.

Application Period

Eligible Applicants

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Eligible Applicants for funding include: Local governments (municipalities and regional districts) and their associated economic development organizations Indigenous communities and their associated economic development organizations Non-Profit Business Support organizations serving the region, such as: Other Economic Development organizations Industry Associations Accelerators and Cooperative Groups