Support for communities and hard-hit sectors after Hurricane Fiona

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.

• Provincial programs and information are listed here.

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.