The Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) has issued 38 federal grants totaling $13,598,884. Key recipients include Fredericton Playhouse Inc., Dorset Eskimo Carving Committee Inc., and Rath Eastlink Community Centre. The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is the primary federal department associated with these grants.
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Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
SaveTotal Grants
38
Total Amount
$13.6M
Provinces Served
4
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fredericton Playhouse Inc. | 1 | $3.0M |
| 2 | Dorset Eskimo Carving Committee Inc. | 1 | $875.4K |
| 3 | Rath Eastlink Community Centre | 1 | $865.3K |
| 4 | Abegweit First Nation | 1 | $750.0K |
| 5 | Town of Stratford | 1 | $587.0K |
| 6 | King's Theatre | 1 | $585.8K |
| 7 | Town of Holyrood | 1 | $520.9K |
| 8 | Ville de Saint-Quentin | 1 | $500.0K |
| 9 | Hartland | 1 | $478.6K |
| 10 | Tidnish Crossroads and Area Community Association | 1 | $456.4K |
| 11 | Acadia University | 1 | $455.0K |
| 12 | Le Pays de la Sagouine Inc. | 1 | $450.3K |
| 13 | Town of George's Brook-Milton | 1 | $423.9K |
| 14 | Town of Flower's Cove | 1 | $405.2K |
| 15 | Miramichi | 1 | $362.7K |
| 16 | Yarmouth Arts Regional Council (Th'YARC) | 1 | $324.2K |
| 17 | Town of Carbonear | 1 | $293.1K |
| 18 | Heart's Content Mizzen Heritage Society Inc. | 1 | $288.0K |
| 19 | Western Sno-Riders Inc. | 1 | $231.0K |
| 20 | Lennox Island Development Corporation | 1 | $206.2K |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| NB | 7 | $4.9M | 36% |
| NL | 12 | $3.5M | 26% |
| NS | 13 | $3.3M | 24% |
| PE | 6 | $1.9M | 14% |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
Fredericton Playhouse Inc.
$3.0M
--
Dorset Eskimo Carving Committee Inc.
$875.4K
--
King's Theatre
$585.8K
--
Le Pays de la Sagouine Inc.
$450.3K
--
Town of George's Brook-Milton
$423.9K
--
Town of Flower's Cove
$405.2K
--
Yarmouth Arts Regional Council (Th'YARC)
$324.2K
--
Town of Carbonear
$293.1K
--
Lennox Island Development Corporation
$206.2K
--
Town of Long Harbour - Mount Arlington Heights
$179.4K
--
Pictou County Partnership
$144.4K
--
BGC Prince County
$130.0K
--
Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office
$125.0K
--
Fredericton Playhouse Inc.
$3.0M--
Assist with key community focused elements of a new performing arts centre
Dorset Eskimo Carving Committee Inc.
$875.4K--
Undertake a comprehensive revitalization of an anchor tourism asset in the region
Rath Eastlink Community Centre
$865.3K--
Support for continued growth of the Nova Scotia Stampede
Abegweit First Nation
$750.0K--
Support design and construction of a net-zero multipurpose facility
Town of Stratford
$587.0K--
Support for Stratford waterfront development
King's Theatre
$585.8K--
Upgrade infrastructure and equipment to enhance visitor experience and inclusivity
Town of Holyrood
$520.9K--
Develop the Town of Holyrood’s waterfront (Phase II)
Ville de Saint-Quentin
$500.0K--
Upgrade the community library in support of an inclusive economy
Hartland
$478.6K--
Revitalize key infrastructure in support of commercial tourism development
Tidnish Crossroads and Area Community Association
$456.4K--
Replace the Tidnish Suspension Bridge
Acadia University
$455.0K--
Establish the Canadian Tick Research and Innovation Centre
Le Pays de la Sagouine Inc.
$450.3K--
Upgrade a tourism facility in support of inclusivity, greening, and visitor experience
Town of George's Brook-Milton
$423.9K--
Upgrade to three phase power infrastructure to encourage business growth
Town of Flower's Cove
$405.2K--
Upgrade the Thrombolite walking trail and construct a multi-use facility for visitors
Miramichi
$362.7K--
Upgrades to a community infrastructure enabling national events
Yarmouth Arts Regional Council (Th'YARC)
$324.2K--
Enhance facilities to offer more productive and inclusive year-round experiences
Town of Carbonear
$293.1K--
Complete the design and electrical portion of Phase III of the downtown redevelopment plan
Heart's Content Mizzen Heritage Society Inc.
$288.0K--
Enhance visitor experiences in Heart's Content
Western Sno-Riders Inc.
$231.0K--
Upgrade trail from Corner Brook to Steady Brook for year-round use
Lennox Island Development Corporation
$206.2K--
Support for equipment to develop and expand oyster grow-out
Town of Long Harbour - Mount Arlington Heights
$179.4K--
Enhance tourism infrastructure at Maturin Pond multi-use walking trail
Pictou County Partnership
$144.4K--
Pilot an immigrant nominee program focused on business community growth
BGC Prince County
$130.0K--
Supports LifeHouse housing and skills development expansion and sustainability strategy
City of Summerside
$125.0K--
Support to host the Centennial Cup Hockey Tournament 2026
Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office
$125.0K--
Promote further development of the cultural tourism sector for the Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw
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