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Innovative Communities Fund

Innovative Communities Fund is a financing and loans offered by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).

The Innovative Communities Fund provides funding for community-level economic development projects in Atlantic Canada.

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Program details

The Innovative Communities Fund provides funding for community projects in Atlantic Canada. It is positioned as a program for organizations with community-oriented economic development initiatives. It is listed under ACOA's core Programs section as a permanent offering. The page describes it as: 'If you have a community project in mind, check out the Innovative Communities Fund to see if it's right for you.'

Who qualifies

Organizations with community economic development projects in Atlantic Canada.

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Deadlines and eligibility rules can change; always confirm details on the official program page before applying.