Reception Centre Resiliency Fund
The Reception Centre Resiliency Fund provides financial assistance to eligible organizations to retrofit community spaces with the necessary equipment or upgrades so they are able to serve as a designated reception centre for those in their communities when the need arises.This funding is being provided in partnership between the Department of Justice and Safety, Emergency Measures Organization, Public Safety Division and Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture, Rural and Regional Development Division.
Eligible Organizations
Applying organizations must be a designated reception centre prior to applying and receiving funding assistance. Review the How to Become a Reception Centre Guide for more information on how to become a designated reception centre or get in touch with the PEI Emergency Measures Organization (contact information below).
Eligible organizations must also fall into one out of the two categories stated below and meet the criteria listed under each:
1. Municipality for a designated Municipal Reception Centre
- Be an incorporated municipality
- At the time of application have an approved Municipal Emergency Plan, according the Municipal Government Act,
- Own the building where the work will take place OR maintain a long-term lease of at least 5 years with the owner of the property.
2. Incorporated Not-for-Profit Organization for an Unincorporated Reception Centre
- Incorporated not-for-profit organization located in PEI
- Have an approved Organizational Emergency Plan from PEI EMO for reception centre operations,
- Have been designated to operate a reception centre in or be delegated by a municipality to operate a municipal reception centre,
- Own the building where the work will take place OR maintain a long-term lease of at least 5 years with the owner of the property.
Organizations that serve urban populations only may be considered for funding.
Ineligible Organizations
Organizations ineligible for Rural Growth Initiative funding (see Rural Growth Initiative webpage) are also ineligible for Reception Centre Resiliency Funding, unless it is deemed by the Province that there are no other possible designated reception centres that are owned and can be operated in a particular area by eligible organizations.
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs must demonstrate that they are necessary for the operations of a designated reception centre. This may include but are not limited to:
- Purchase and delivery of equipment required for a reception centre
- Purchase and delivery of equipment to enhance the safety and security of the reception centre (e.g. communication equipment, first aid supplies, etc.)
- Purchase and delivery of equipment to provide enhanced reception centre features (see enhanced reception features below).
- Signage for advertising reception centre services
- Professional services required to install eligible equipment
- Site preparation work
- Repairs to existing infrastructure required for being a designated reception centre.
If eligible reception centre costs are part of a larger building renovation, additional costs may be eligible to be covered through the Community Revitalization funding stream. See the Rural Growth Initiative webpage for more details.
Available Funding
Maximum contribution of 80%, up to $250,000 of eligible costs.
Applications
Eligible organizations interested in applying to the Reception Centre Resiliency Fund must retrieve an application package from the Community Development Officer in their region (contact details below). Applications are accepted throughout the fiscal year and funds are allocated until the budget for the fiscal year is spent (fiscal year operates from April 1 – March 31).
It is highly recommended that applicants read the full Rural Growth Initiative Program Guidelines and Applicant Guide prior to applying.
Becoming a Designated Reception Centre
To become a designated reception center, applicants are responsible for reviewing the How to Become a Reception Centre document. Applicants are also required to contact the PEI Emergency Measures Organization to go through the formal designation process.
If you have any questions about becoming a designated reception centre, please contact:
Emergency Measures Organization - Public Safety Division
Phone: 902-894-0385
Email: emo@gov.pe.ca
If you have any questions about the Reception Centre Resiliency Fund or Rural Growth Initiative or to receive an application, please contact:
| Location | Community Development Officer | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Prince | Ellen Rennie | 902-853-0104 | emrennie@gov.pe.ca |
| East Prince/Central Queens | Kellie Mulligan | 902-887-3975 | kamulligan@gov.pe.ca |
| Evangeline (Bilingual) | Giselle Bernard | 902-854-3680 | gbbernard@gov.pe.ca |
| Southern Kings/Queens | Sonia Dixon | 902-838-0618 | SDDixon@gov.pe.ca |
| Eastern Kings | Chris Blaisdell | 902-208-0032 | cwblaisdell@gov.pe.ca |