The deadline for submitting an application for program funding has now passed.
The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program is a new infrastructure fund that will invest $500 million in recreational facilities across Canada over a two-year period. This national initiative will provide a temporary economic stimulus that will help reduce the impacts of the global recession while renewing, upgrading and expanding recreational infrastructure in Canadian communities.
RInC is part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada’s multi-faceted plan to ensure a quick recovery from the current economic downturn.
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) will implement the fund in Western Canada, investing almost $54 million – the western portion of a $175 million federal contribution that has been allocated on a regional per capita basis – in recreational infrastructure projects in the four western provinces. A portion of the remaining national $325 million will be allocated in Western Canada at a future date.
Projects approved under RInC can receive up to $1 million in federal funding, which will normally represent one-third of project costs. These investments in recreational infrastructure will stimulate the economy, create jobs and contribute to the health and quality of life in communities across Canada, now and in the future.
The deadline for submitting an application for program funding has passed. Consistent with the Government of Canada’s commitment to taking swift action to stimulate the Canadian economy, WD will review and respond to applications as quickly as possible. Response times will vary depending on application volumes.
Organizations eligible to apply for funding under RInC include:
Projects eligible for funding through RInC will fall within the following categories of recreational infrastructure:
Eligible projects will also:
In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements described above, projects will be assessed on construction-readiness, planned completion date, the extent to which other funding is leveraged, and local and municipal government support. Depending on the volume of applications received, other criteria may be applied.
All direct incremental costs related to the project that have been incurred and paid by a successful applicant are eligible under RInC. This includes, by exception, the applicant’s employee cost. Costs and services normally provided by the applicant are not eligible.
The deadline for submitting an application for program funding has passed.
For additional information view the program fact sheet, or read our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have further questions about the program, you may contact us directly at any of our offices, by email, telephone, fax, or mail.
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Toll Free Number: 1 888 338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1 877 303-3388
Email: rinc-ilc@wd-deo.gc.ca