The Local Initiative Fund (LIF), a program funded through FedNor/Industry Canada, is designed to assist community’s access financial resources for the implementation of small-scale community economic development initiatives. Initiatives that correspond with Wakenagun’s mandate and the objectives outlined within Wakenagun’s strategic plan and/or FedNor’s program objectives will be considered a priority under the LIF.

Projects under the Local Initiative Fund can include the following:
	Pre-feasibility studies
	Research projects
	Community ICT strategies and projects
	Projects to promote innovation and new technology
	E-commerce promotion
	Development of on-line business services
	Environmental assessment reports
	Small-scale capital projects
	Seminar/workshops
	Marketing/promotional activities
	Community tourism events
	Other community-based economic development projects

Eligible Applicants:

Fort Severn First Nation, Peawanuck First Nation, Attawapiskat First Nation, Kashechewan First Nation, Fort Albany First Nation, the Town of Moosonee, Moose Cree First Nation, MoCreebec Council of the Crees, Taykwa Tagamou First Nation, Chapleau Cree First Nation, Missanabie Cree First Nation or a Non-Profit organization within the Wakenagun CFDC service area. Projects that relate to Wakenagun CFDC’s strategic plan and/or the CFDC mandate will be considered a priority.

For more information on any aspect of the Local Initiative Fund, please contact our office.

Please click here to download a Local Initiative Fund Overview & Guide