Selection Process

Project applications will be evaluated based on how well the project meets the program objectives of economic growth; a cleaner environment; and, stronger communities.

In addition, projects will be assessed based on funding history, regional distribution, community size, and the degree to which they meet the following:

• represents good value for money;
• enhances and protects public health;
• enhances and protects environmental health;
• supports sustainability principles;
• consistent with integrated long-term planning and management;
• utilizes best technologies and practices;
• demonstrates efficient use of resources;
• uses new and innovative approaches;
• supports sustainable long-term economic growth.
• is situated within, and advances, the sponsoring local government’s development and financial plans;
• exhibits long-term sustainability, including operational viability, asset management (maintenance), and environmental sensitivity;
• contributes to environmental, economic, community and innovation objectives;
• requires the federal and provincial governments’ financial support to enable the proposed project to be implemented, its scope enhanced (increase in size - expressed in the form of a percentage) or its timing accelerated (by number of years);
• the best available economically feasible technology, if applicable.

There is no maximum award; however the program is intended to help small communities throughout the province.  It is anticipated that there will be significant demand for limited funds.