The Community Economic Opportunities Program provides project-based support to those First Nation and Inuit communities that have the best opportunities for public services in economic development.
Eligible recipients are First Nation and Inuit community organizations and other organizations that they have mandated or designated to act on their behalf.
Eligible activities include:
INAC provides funding to applicants whose proposals are judged to make the most effective use of the program budget. INAC’s funding is directly related to the community economic benefits and the need for funding that has been demonstrated in the application. It will not exceed $3 000 000. In addition, INAC funding will not exceed two-thirds of the total project cost for economic infrastructure projects or 80% of the total cost for all other projects. Recipients must provide at least 10% of eligible project expenditures.
Applications should address:
Applicants may submit a brief Statement of Intent prior to submitting a full application. After reviewing the Statement of Intent, INAC will indicate whether the project meets program criteria, and will advise the applicant on the development of the full application.
Applications are submitted to the INAC regional office or where applicable the Project Review Committee secretariat. Projects are reviewed and a funding decision is made. Where projects are approved, INAC enters into funding agreements with the applicant.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a brief Statement of Intent, prior to submitting a full application. After reviewing these Statements of Intent, INAC will indicate whether the project meets program criteria, and will advise the applicant on the development of the full application.
New Brunswick Contact(s):
Atlantic Region
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
40 Havelock Street
P.O. Box 160
Amherst, Nova Scotia
B4H 3Z3
Telephone: 902-661-6200
Fax: 902-661-6237
E-mail: hechavarrias@inac-ainc.gc.ca