Support for communities and hard-hit sectors after Hurricane Fiona
Recover. Restore. Rebuild.
ACOA is now accepting applications from communities, the non-profit organizations that provide services to them, and sectors impacted by Hurricane Fiona but not eligible for other sources of financial support.
This represents an important step in ACOA’s assistance to communities and businesses affected by Hurricane Fiona as part of the $300 million dedicated federal fund.

Have a question? Read our frequently asked questions on the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund for more information.
IMPORTANT: Has your business been impacted by Hurricane Fiona? If so, contact ACOA to discuss your needs and see how we can help you navigate the various measures currently available.
Who can apply?
Communities, and non-profit organizations that provide services to them, are eligible to receive support to help with recovery efforts. For example, funding may be available to:
- hire an expert to navigate the complex needs of recovery
- apply for help to replenish emergency supplies and acquire key equipment
- support restoration, replacement or repair of local assets not covered by disaster financial assistance
Some sectors of the economy in Atlantic Canada were more deeply impacted by the effects of Hurricane Fiona than others. ACOA will partner with organizations and associations representing these sectors to support projects such as:
- hiring expertise to better understand the extent of the damage and to develop recovery plans
- addressing gaps not covered by provincial disaster financial assistance or other existing federal programs
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must have an immediate need, demonstrate quantifiable loss or damage resulting directly from Hurricane Fiona, and have exhausted all other sources of financial support, such as insurance or their provincial disaster financial assistance program.
Available funding
Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Eligible applicants include:
- not-for-profit organizations
- municipalities
- economic development associations
- post-secondary institutions
- Indigenous organizations
Eligible activities
Eligible activities under the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund for communities and hard-hit sectors include:
- support for the assessment of damages and planning of recovery efforts
- incremental support for the restoration of key community and tourism assets such as waterways and trail systems
- targeted and incremental support for highly affected sectors to undertake activities such as capacity building and planning in support of recovery
- incremental support for enhanced rebuilding and renovation of community welcoming centres and other facilities contributing to community well-being
- targeted and incremental support for needs resulting from Fiona that are critical to the well-being of the community and a return to community and economic activity
How to apply
- To apply for support for your community, download and submit the application form (PDF, 1.4 MB) or call 1-888-576-4444.
- Download our Applicants' Guide (PDF, 598 Kb)
- To submit the application online, go to the Application form page and use the "Ready to submit online" button.
Contact us today!
For more information, get in touch with ACOA Business Information Services. Contact one of our bilingual agents now at 1-888-576-4444.
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