Backgrounder: Central P.E.I will benefit from investments to boost quality of life in rural communities
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada invests over $1.7 million in eight projects in central Prince Edward Island.
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | ACOA | PROVINCE | MEDIA CONTACT |
| Rural Municipality of Kinkora | Expansion of Kinkora Place multi-purpose facility, adding more than 3000 feet of accessible space, an updated kitchen facility, washrooms and 3 multi-purpose areas. | $500,000 Non-repayable Innovative Communities Fund |
$719,000 | Robert Duffy Mayor (902) 887-2868 |
| Rural Municipality of Bedeque and Area | Upgrades to the ball field and construction of supporting infrastructure, including accessible washrooms and clubhouse. | $250,000 Non-repayable Canada Community Revitalization Fund |
$130,652 | Kevin McKenna |
| Friends of the Farmers' Bank of Rustico Inc. | Restoration and safety upgrades to the historic St. Augustine's Credit Union building, and Farmers’ Bank of Rustico and Doucet House Museums. | $214,660 Non-repayable Innovative Communities Fund |
$36,922 | Arnold Smith President (902) 628-3131 |
| Abegweit First Nation | Development of the Blockhouse Property. The project includes professional/consulting fees, design and surveys, walking trail, parking lot, outdoor picnic area, washrooms/change rooms and beach access. | $400,000 Non-repayable Canada Community Revitalization Fund |
$90,000 | Tyler Gould Director of Economic Development 902-676-2353 |
| Central Development Corporation Ltd. | Delivery of the Community Capacity Fund (CCF), which helps not-for-profit organizations with community strategic and business planning. | $192,500 Non-repayable Innovative Communities Fund |
$75,250 | Barbara Weeks Executive Director (902) 887-3400 |
| Crapaud Exhibition Association Limited | Upgrade of fencing and way-finding infrastructure for the equestrian and agricultural events grounds.$75,000 Non-repayable Canada Community Revitalization Fund |
$75,000 Non-repayable Canada Community Revitalization Fund |
$51,500 | Paula Sark Treasurer |
| Central Development Corporation Ltd. | Delivery of youth entrepreneurship and employment programming, including the 2023 Young Millionaires Program. | $51,462 Non-repayable Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program |
$32,508 | Barbara Weeks Executive Director (902) 887-3400 |
| PEI Agromart Ltd. | Hiring of a consultant to develop a plan for optimized expansion. | $48,664 Non-repayable Prince Edward Island Potato Stabilization and Innovation Initiative |
n/a | Andrew Robinson President (902) 436-1600 |
| Total | $1,732,286 | $1,135,832 | ||
Contacts
Marianne Blondin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Official Languages and of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Marianne.Blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Sharon McGuigan
Manager of Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Sharon.McGuigan@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
April Gallant
Senior Communications Officer
Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sports and Culture
Province of Prince Edward Island
adlgallant@gov.pe.ca
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