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Presentation to May 9, 2016
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Now accepting applications! First intake: April 4 – May 31
Second intake: October 3 – October 31
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Program Overview $25 million a year, for three
years Provide benefits to rural
communities -reinvigorate and diversify local economies, contribute to overall wellness and sustainability
Support community identified projects
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Rural Advisory Council (RAC) Advises government
on how to support rural communities
13 individuals from rural communities across B.C.
Provided input into program development
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Eligible Applicants Local Governments First Nations Community Based Not-for-Profit Organizations
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Eligible Communities A community with a population of 25,000 or less,
located outside of Metro Vancouver and the Capital Regional District.
An unincorporated area with a population of 25,000 people or less.
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Eligible Projects 1. Community Capacity
Building 2. Workforce
Development 3. Community and
Economic Development
4. Business Sector Development
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Funding Streams Project Development
Up to $10,000 Feasibility studies,
business cases Up to 100% of costs
Single Applicant Up to $100,000 Up to 80% of costs
Partnerships* Up to $500,000 Up to 60% of costs
* For-profit entities allowed as partners (not applicants).
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Review and Assessment Selection Criteria:
Community resiliency Job creation and retention Building partnerships/shared
prosperity Project feasibility, timeliness, and
sustainability Impact on rural communities Communities in need
Phased Decision Making:
Eligibility assessment Partnership across Ministries Minister decision making
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Funding Announcements Project Development
Applications Early Summer (July)
Single and Partnership Applications End of September
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Program Information
• FAQs • Program Guide • Application
Documents
Website: www.gov.bc.ca/ruraldividend
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Project Development Support Executive Director, Rural Development (FLNRO) FLNRO staff (Regional Operations, Provincial staff) JTST staff (Regional Economic Development)
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Application Support
Toll Free Number 1-877-855-3222
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Frequently Asked Questions Eligible Applicants
How is the population of a community determined?
Are regional not-for-profit organizations able to apply?
Eligible Projects
Are infrastructure projects eligible for funding?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mandatory Supporting Documents Are audited financial statements required?
Project Development Application Form Are Project Development applicants required to
complete the full application form?
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