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By Josh Hall | @Vancan19

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Province shares recipients of 2023-24 Northern and Regional Economic Development program grants

Apr 10, 2024 | 2:13 PM

Seventy-four projects across Alberta are receiving a combined $7.3 million through Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) program this year.

The province revealed the latest batch of recipients on Tuesday.

“Alberta’s government remains steadfast in our commitment to fostering economic growth and diversification across every region of our province,” Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, says. “The NRED program demonstrates this commitment. We look forward to collaborating with the next cohort of successful applicants from all corners of Alberta, empowering them to realize their goals and contribute to our province’s prosperity.”

Each project is eligible for up to $200,000, with one project this year being the Samson Cree Nation’s strategic tourism plan. That project includes conceptual design and costing of a Cree Cultural Powwow Centre.

The program provides up to 50 per cent of total eligible project costs. Projects led by Indigenous communities will receive up to 75 per cent of total eligible project costs.

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Recipients in central Alberta

Brazeau County
Funding will support a feasibility study for sector strategy development regarding emerging commodities.

• Grant amount: $48,510

Central Alberta Economic Partnership Ltd.
Funding will support workshops that create and enhance economic development capacity.

• Grant amount: $23,450

City of Red Deer
Funding will support a feasibility study on joint economic development and regional transportation with Red Deer County.

• Grant amount: $100,000

Samson Cree Nation
Funding will support a feasibility study and strategic tourism plan, including conceptual design and costing of a Cree Cultural Powwow Centre.

• Grant amount: $119,500

Sustainable Red Deer Society
Funding will support a feasibility study to explore the employment opportunities in Red Deer through Indigenous perspectives.

• Grant amount: $27,500

Westerner Park and Exposition Association
Funding will support a wayfinding signage strategy to increase tourism and retail traffic.

• Grant amount: $200,000

More information about NRED is at alberta.ca.