Support for communities
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) supports communities looking to build strong, diverse local economies.
Memory Lane Heritage Village, Lake Charlotte, N.S.
Are you a municipal or local government looking to launch a project? Does your non-profit organization support your community? If you need funding, ACOA may be able to help. Here are some programs available to support community projects.
Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
We support community projects to build on local strengths, setting rural areas up for economic growth. If you have a community project in mind, check whether the ICF is right for you.
Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
We provide financial support for official language minority communities (OLMCs). Do you have a project that encourages economic diversification or innovation? We may be able to help.
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Impact stories
Université Sainte-Anne is the flagship institution for Acadians and other francophones in Nova Scotia, and is recognized for the excellence of its education and research programs.
A.F. Theriault produces diverse types of vessels designed and built in the predominantly francophone community of Meteghan River, Nova Scotia to serve Canada's unique, expansive coastline and our network of coastal marine communities.
When COVID-19 first hit, marketing organization Discover Saint John could not imagine the full impact and complete loss of the 2020 tourism season. Amidst the chaos, its Executive Director Victoria Clarke and her team continued to work from home, developing strategies to salvage the season for their city and region.