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Increasing funding for rural community growth
2024-04-10
More funding is available to community non-profits, indigenous organizations and municipal governments for projects that enhance rural communities in Prince Edward Island.
Under the Community Capacity Building stream of the Rural Growth Initiative, projects that are eligible may receive funding...
Province continues investments into rural PEI
2022-12-14
Island community organizations, municipalities, and local development corporations are partnering with the province to help build inclusive, vibrant and resilient communities.
The Department of Fisheries and Communities, through the various streams of the Rural Growth Initiative, has committed...
Youth on Board connects students and community organizations
2022-08-25
Young Island residents can gain valuable experience volunteering with not-for-profit organizations.
The Youth-on-Board project has been renewed for a second year and aims to connect 40 high school students with opportunities to get involved in local governments and rural community organizations...
‘You gain more than you give’: Rural Communities Council co-chair
2022-06-09
Anytime you want to know what’s going on in rural Prince Edward Island, you talk to a rural Islander.
And when government wants to understand how its policies and decisions affect rural Islanders, they can turn to the Rural Communities Council.
“I call it rural-proofing,” says Gerry Gallant, co-...
Souris Show Hall spruced up through provincial program funding
2021-07-16
The Souris Show Hall, a century-old landmark, may see new life as a local cultural centre thanks in part to funding through programs under the provincial Rural Growth Initiative.
The Souris Show Hall Foundation Ltd. which operates the hall, received a total of $21,500 from provincial government....
Funding support for Island community halls available in the New Year
2020-12-22
A new funding program launching in January 2021 will help community halls across the Island with operating costs as part of the province’s ongoing response to COVID-19.
The COVID-19 Operational Support Program for Community Halls will provide grants of up to $2,500 to assist community halls with...
Rural development programs continue to support Islanders in rural areas
2020-10-26
Through the department of Fisheries and Communities, the provincial government continues to work with and support people in rural communities across PEI throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since March, more than $2 million has been invested to deliver 70 projects in various rural areas on PEI...
Kensington and Area Soccer Club gets new clubhouse
2020-07-16
The Kensington and Area Soccer Club (KASC) will benefit from a new clubhouse and allow the community to host more soccer tournaments and training events with support from the provincial Rural Growth Initiative.
The Rural Growth Initiative supports the revitalization of rural communities through...
Souris completes major expansion to boardwalk
2019-11-05
Completion of the boardwalk at Souris Beach will provide a safe and accessible place for people to enjoy the scenery and amenities.
The project includes a 1,500 foot extension to the existing boardwalk, a seawall, expanded parking area, playground upgrades, a splash pad, washroom upgrades and five...
Fire departments receive support for upgrades
2019-10-23
A number of rural fire departments across Prince Edward Island have updated their equipment and facilities to better protect lives and property.
The provincial government has provided funding of $138,826 through the Community Revitalization Program. The program supports the revitalization of...