Societe du developpement economique de Greenstone - Greenstone Economic Development Corporation

The Greenstone Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) fosters and encourages the start-up and operation of successful enterprise in all economic sectors within the Greenstone Region. We are a community-based, non-profit organization administered by a volunteer board of directors representative of the communities within the Greenstone Service area.

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Local Initiative Contribution

Does Your Organization Qualify?

A Local Initiative Contribution, also known as an LIC, is a form of funding provided by GEDC to Non-Profit organizations for eligible activities that support community economic development objectives. The maximum eligible contribution is $5,000. First Nations, Municipalities, or other non-profit community organizations located in the Greenstone Economic Development Corporation service area are eligible to apply for an LIC.

Eligible Projects

  • Pre-feasibility studies
  • Research projects
  • Projects to promote innovation and new technology
  • E-commerce promotion/development of on-line business services
  • Environmental assessment reports
  • Small-scale capital projects
  • Seminars/Workshops
  • Marketing/Promotional activities
  • Community Tourism Events
  • Other Community-based economic development projects

Not-Eligible Projects

  • On-going operational or administrative support
  • For-profit activities
  • Activities that create on-going dependencies on FedNor and/or Industry Canada

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Local Initiative Contribution Application (.pdf)

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