Build Communities Strong Fund — Local Impact Stream (CanNor delivery)
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
CanNor-delivered community infrastructure fund for the territories. Contributions support public-access projects with economic, social, or environmental benefits.
Eligibility Requirements
- Municipalities, Indigenous organizations, and not-for-profit organizations are eligible recipients
- For-profit businesses may be considered if the project is supported by an eligible recipient and has broad community benefits
- Projects must build or improve public-access community infrastructure
- Infrastructure must have economic, social, or environmental benefits for the broader community or region
- Access must not be primarily limited to paid membership
- Serves Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $1 million per project (CanNor share of the Local Impact Stream)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Federal
- Deadline
- No intake deadline is published. Contact CanNor before applying.
Program Scorecard
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How to Win
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Insider TipNo published intake deadline exists; contact [email protected] or a CanNor Regional Office to discuss the project before applying.
Rejection Pitfalls 6
- A for-profit business applying on its own, without a municipality, Indigenous organization or not-for-profit supporting the project
Success Profile
Evaluation Criteria
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 4
Eligible Expenses 4
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
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Funding Stack Strategy
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Clawback Risk
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