Economic Support & Resources
District of Hudson's Hope
Community Development
Northern Healthy Communities Fund
Northern Development Initiative Trust
About
To fund initiatives that support healthy, sustainable and resilient communities facing significant economic growth related to LNG development in Northern B.C.
Funding
Up to $100,000 grant to a maximum of 90% of the eligible project budget
The remainder is required to be funded through other contributions that are directly related to the activities in the application (see Eligible Contributions from Applicants)
Applicant Contributions:
Recipients are required to provide a minimum of 10% of the eligible project budget from other contributions that can come from a number of sources including: cash contribution from applicant (including line of credit or loan) cash contribution from third-party contributions from other grants, except from Provincially funded grant programs all other grant contributions must be declared in-kind (volunteer) labour contributions (see Other Eligible Costs) monetized donations (donated materials, equipment, or services from third parties)
Application Period
August 9, 2024
Eligible Applicants
Local Governments
Indigenous Nations
Registered Not-For-Profits
Eligible Projects
Housing and wraparound services (e.g., services that are included as part of a housing project to support residents)
Health support services and addiction counselling
Emergency services
Victim services, violence against women prevention or support services,
Indigenous peoples support services for on and off-reserve members
Childcare
Small business recruitment, retention and resiliency
Local and Indigenous Nation government capacity and support
Eligible Project Types
Hiring of additional staff and/or program delivery, or other incremental services
Expansion of service delivery areas
Expansion of service hours/days
Eligible Costs
Staff or contract wages for incremental position
Mandatory employment related costs: CPP, EI, vacation pay (if days not provided)
External printing costs
Materials (required for an incremental program)
Meeting room/AV rental
Incremental third-party project management Incremental office space
Cost of travel which is deemed necessary to the performance of the project.
Travel expenses, at economy rates, shall be charged at actual costs.
To be eligible, travel costs must clearly document the purpose of each trip and be considered reasonable by the Program PST