Projects are intended to strengthen Eastern Ontario Municipalities by supporting “community economic development” that is incremental and strives to enhance the economic development efforts of the Community.
Eligible Projects:
Activities and costs must be incremental and may include, but are not limited to:
- Community strategic planning
- Research projects and pre-feasibility studies
- Innovative marketing/promotional activities
- Tourism events
- Seminars/workshops
- Integration of technology into services
- Small-scale capital projects
- Other community-based economic development project
Eligible Costs:
Eligible costs may include, but are not limited to any direct capital or non-capital costs of the project. Only costs that are reasonable, incremental and which relate directly to the eligible activities will be allowed.
Funding Criteria and Guidelines:
Contributions may be up to 100% of eligible costs up to a maximum of $7,500.
Eligible applicants include Municipalities and not-for-profit community organizations in partnership with the Municipalities. Funding partnerships are encouraged.
All projects must be completed and funds disbursed
by February 27,
2009
Proposal Requirements:
A formal application is required for each project. Applications will be received
until Midnight, December 31, 2008 or until program is fully subscribed.
For additional information contact:
Lloyd Beverly, Project Coordinator.
Tel: 613-283-7002 ext. 106 (888-784-7605) Fax: 613-283-7005
lloyd@valley.on.ca
