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Invest Canada-Community Initiatives

The Invest Canada-Community Initiatives (ICCI) was launched in 1998 to help Canadian communities attract, retain and expand foreign direct investment. ICCI supports non-profit and public-private partnerships at the local community level. The program follows three basic principles:

  • Focusing on supporting the attraction, retention, and expansion of foreign direct investment;
  • Work through partnerships;
  • Sharing costs.
Non-repayable contributions range from $3,000 to $300,000, and agreements are made for a one-year period, from January 1 to December 31. ICCI provides matching funds of up to 50 percent of eligible expenses. If a community accesses other federal government support, the total federal support cannot exceed 50 percent.

How to Apply

Communities must register with the department’s Virtual Trade Commissioner (VTC). After registering, they will be assigned a user ID and password and will be able to access the online application form for their first year as well as for subsequent years through the VTC. Register with the VTC, or log in to access your existing ICCI application.

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Date Modified: 2009-09-14

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