Rural, remote, and First Nations communities are running out of time to apply for BC’s new Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program.
Introduced last month, the plan aims to support economic resilience, clean-growth opportunities, and improved infrastructure, while working alongside local governments.
Projects in communities with a population under 25,000 can apply for up to $1 million to implement programs and services.
Communities of fewer than 2,500 people can also apply for up to $100,000 to help build local capacity and improve supports.
Projects which support the economic recovery and diversification of forest-dependent communities can also apply for $500,000 in funding.
Applications for the first intake are being accepted through January 4th, with a second intake planned for next Spring.
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