Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF)
Receive up to $750K to $1M in Grant Funding.
The Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) is designed to support communities that have been hit hard by the pandemic with a two-year initiative that offers $500 million in national infrastructure funding. Communal spaces, such as farmers’ markets and parks, are strong examples of structures that promote a well-balanced society. CCRF is an important step in getting Canadians back into social public settings safely and effectively.
Applicants have been asked to submit their projects before July 23, 2021, for the scheduled intake stream. However, most Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) are offering a continuous intake stream should there be outstanding funding. In this case, funding will be allocated until all funds have been committed.
The program is being provided through two streams which are separated by application timeline: (1) a scheduled intake stream and (2) a continuous intake stream.
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Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF)
Amount of Funding
Scheduled Intake Stream:
- Scheduled intake refers to a single scheduled four-week period where initial screening of applicants takes place. Please note that this intake began on July 23, 2021.
Continuous Intake Stream:
- If there is funding left over from the initial scheduled intake period, a continuous intake stream will remain open and accept applications until all funding is committed or until the two year program is expired on March 31, 2023.
Scheduled and Continuous Intake Streams Funding Amounts:
The CCRF will be delegating up to a maximum of $750,000 – $1 million in government funding to cover up to 75% of total expenses for a project. Projects that will take place in an Indigenous community may receive up to 100% of funding to cover total costs. All contributions to applicants will be non-repayable.
Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF)
Eligible Applicants
Both Streams:
The Canada Community Revitalization Fund is accepting applications from the following groups:
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Rural, municipal, or regional governments
- Indigenous groups and communities
- Public sector bodies that provide municipal-type infrastructure
Community qualifications also vary depending on unique Regional Development Agencies. Please find out if you qualify by referring to your corresponding Regional Development Agency (RDA) page:
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
- Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
- Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
- Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)
- Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
- Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
- Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF)
Eligible Activities
Both Streams
Preference will be given to projects that add new features to downtown cores and main streets, re-structure outdoor spaces, foster environmentally friendly areas, and improve community space accessibility for all. The following are examples of community and not-for-profit projects that may be supported by the CCRF:
- Upgrading or building community farmers’ markets
- Construction to community and cultural centres
- Park or community garden upgrades
- Improving recreational trails and public outdoor sports facilities
- Improving multi-purpose centres
Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF)
Program Deadline
Scheduled Intake
Eligible applicants can submit an application as of June 23, 2021.
Continuous Intake
Continuous intake stream will be allocating left over funding from the scheduled intake stream until all funds have been fully committed.
Indigenous Communities and Groups
Indigenous applicants may request additional time to submit their applications as long as the March 31, 2023 deadline for this initiative is taken into account.
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