As part of the new regionalization approach that will advance community sustainability and viability through collaboration and service sharing, the Provincial Government is today announcing the launch of Community Collaboration Grants.

In April 2023, the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs announced that as part of this new approach, $500,000 would be allocated for initiatives that help address service gaps and build capacity through a collaborative, shared services approach.

Grants will be a maximum of $100,000, with a provincial/municipal cost-share ratio of 90/10. The number of projects will be determined by the number of proposals received, the quality of those proposals, and funding availability.

Proposals will be open to municipalities, Inuit Community Governments and local service districts. At least three communities must collaborate on a proposal with the commitment of continued, long-term collaboration. Applications will be evaluated on sustainability, service sharing, community collaboration, replicability and scalability.

Applications for the community collaboration grants are available here. Applicants can also email specialassistancegrants@gov.nl.ca or call toll free 1-877-729-4393.

The deadline for receipt of applications is September 30, 2023.

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“We are very pleased to launch this initiative. We know that collaboration and service sharing help to build resilient communities, and these grants will help ensure that communities have the necessary means to provide residents with the services they need to live a happy and healthy life.”
Honourable John Haggie
Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs

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