May 15, 2015
Today, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced a new dedicated infrastructure fund to improve existing community infrastructure in all regions of the country, as part of the Government of Canada's coordinated approach to celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation. Canada 150 programming will aim to make the most of government investments and generate economic spin-offs for communities of all sizes across the country.
Under the theme "Giving back to Canada," the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program supports projects that rehabilitate, renovate and expand existing community infrastructure. The program is being delivered by the regional development agencies across Canada.
Minister of State Gary Goodyear announced today that FedDev Ontario is now accepting applications.
FedDev Ontario is delivering the program in southern Ontario with an allocation of $44.4 million over two years, beginning April 1, 2016.
FedDev Ontario may contribute up to $1 million per project. Funding recipients may receive up to 50 percent of total eligible project costs.
However, to ensure broad program reach, priority may be given to projects that require a federal contribution of 33.3 percent of total eligible project costs and projects with smaller scope.
Applications for projects in southern Ontario must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. EDT on June 9, 2015. Eligible applicants are encouraged to submit their application using the online form at www.FedDevOntario.gc.ca/CIP150.
The program supports the rehabilitation, renovation and expansion of existing community infrastructure. Examples of eligible projects include improving accessibility to a community centre, repairing a museum's roof, expanding a gymnasium, or extending a trail or bike path.
The construction of new infrastructure, temporary installations, moveable equipment or infrastructure expansions of more than 50 percent in size are ineligible.
For detailed eligibility requirements, please refer to the Program Guidelines at www.FedDevOntario.gc.ca/CIP150 or call 1-866-593-5505.