Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
November 2, 2016
Building a Stronger Economy
Funding Support Provided for Regional Development and Planning Initiatives
The Provincial Government continues to strengthen not-for-profit organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador by providing them with non-repayable contributions and the necessary skills and tools for economic development through its Community Capacity Building Program.
"The Provincial Government is committed to building a stronger, more diverse economy in Newfoundland and
Labrador. The Community Capacity Building Program assists groups and organizations province-wide by enhancing
skills that are essential to regional economic planning, development and implementation. This program has
seen much success. As a government, we will continue to work with local stakeholders to help grow the local
economy in rural and urban environments."
- The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
An important tool in the economic development toolkit, the Community Capacity Building Program is a catalyst for economic development and enables community-based organizations to assume the role of partners in regional initiatives. The program provides non-repayable contributions of up to $5,000 to regional organizations and $10,000 to provincial organizations.
Since January, the Community Capacity Building Program has provided approximately $98,000 to support training and planning sessions for 25 not-for-profit organizations to advance organizational and business development priorities.
"Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site has been important for the economic
development of this region. The Capacity Building Program's Opportunity Management Session was an asset for
us as we prepared for UNESCO designation. The session helped us strengthen our existing partnerships and led
us through a prioritization process which determined where our economic development efforts should be
focused."
- Gertie Molloy, Chair, Cape Race – Portugal Cove South Heritage Inc.
Professionals with experience in economic development work with staff, volunteers and members of not-for-profit organizations to enhance essential skills in areas such as strategic economic planning, opportunity management, and governance. The facilitated sessions bring people together to collaborate on the development and enhancement of organizations in their communities and the surrounding regions.
A list of groups and organizations receiving funding can be found in the backgrounder below.
QUICK FACTS
- The Provincial Government, through Community Capacity Building Program, is providing approximately $98,000 to 25 not-for-profit-profit organizations to support initiatives that provide training and development opportunities.
- The Community Capacity Building Program provides funding to not-for -profit economic development organizations including industry and sector groups, municipalities, public educational institutions, and other community groups involved in economic development.
- The program provides non-repayable contributions of up to $5,000 to regional organizations and $10,000 to provincial organizations.
- For more information about the Community Capacity Building Program, visit: www.btcrd.gov.nl.ca/regionaldev/capacitybuilding.html
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Media contact:
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Debbie Marnell Director of Communications (A) Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development 709-729-4819, 725-4165 debbiemarnell@gov.nl.ca |
BACKGROUNDER
Community Capacity Building Funding Recipients List
| CLIENT | AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| Town of Harbour Grace | $2,572 |
| Cape Race - PSC Heritage | $3,581 |
| Association for the Arts in Mount Pearl | $675 |
| Mount Pearl Paradise Chamber of Commerce | $663 |
| Labrador Straits Historical Development Corporation | $1,118 |
| Labrador West Chamber of Commerce | $512 |
| Red Bay Town Council | $2,833 |
| Adventure Central Newfoundland | $5,000 |
| 50 Centuries' Cultures Society | $731 |
| Town of Rocky Harbour | $3,153 |
| St. Barbe Development Association | $705 |
| Flat Bay Band Inc. | $560 |
| Town of St. Anthony | $2,398 |
| Newfoundland Aboriginal Women's Network | $525 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Laubach Literacy Council | $10,000 |
| Community Coalition for Mental Health | $2,675 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Community Living | $10,000 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association | $977 |
| Writers' Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador Incorporated | $4,460 |
| Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador | $8,109 |
| Food Security Network of Newfoundland and Labrador | $4,105 |
| Canadian Mental Health Association - NL Chapter | $2,820 |
| Music Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador | $9,920 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Association of CBDCs | $10,000 |
| Coalition of Persons with Disabilities | $9,586 |
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