Frequently Asked Questions

• How much RInC funding will be invested in the West?
• This is a two-year initiative; will there be a second call for proposals?
• How were projects assessed and selected?
• What percentage of project costs is RInC supporting?
• How is the Government of Canada getting funding to project recipients?
• Who can I contact if I have questions about the initiative?

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1. How much RInC funding will be invested in the West?

Western Economic Diversification Canada will invest almost $153 million under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program (RInC) in Western Canada.

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2. This is a two-year initiative; will there be a second call for proposals?

The deadline for submtting an appliation for program funding has now passed.  No further call for proposals is required.  A total of 1,588 RInC submissions were received by WD requesting in excess of $400 million in funding from the federal government.  As of January 29, 2010, WD has approved 718 projects, which will use all available project funds for Western Canada.

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3. How were projects assessed and selected?

Projects were assessed on a merit basis, based on the following:

• Construction-readiness;
• Planned completion date;
• Incrementally (i.e. the project would not have occurred as proposed without support from the program); and
• The extent to which other funding is leveraged.

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4. What percentage of project costs is RInC supporting?

Under RInC, the federal government provides up to one-third of the total eligible project cost, with a maximum ‘per project’ contribution of $1 million. The proponent is expected to source the balance of the funding.

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5. How is the Government of Canada getting funding to project recipients?

The Government of Canada is reimbursing successful applicants for eligible costs.  Instructions have been provided to successful applicants.

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6. Who can I contact if I have questions about the initiative?

For additional information view the program fact sheet.  If you have further questions about the program, you may contact us directly at any of our offices, by email, telephone, fax, or mail.