Provincial investment helping rural communities
A provincial government investment of more than $1.3 million is helping 30 community organizations this year to better serve their residents and enhance rural life.
Through the Rural Growth Initiative, community organizations can apply for funding to support projects that strengthen rural community life in PEI, such as renovations to buildings, community infrastructure improvements and energy efficiency updates.
“Rural communities are the heart of Prince Edward Island. We are so pleased to support these organizations with their projects to improve and nourish rural life. The Rural Growth Initiative has a strong track record of great success, and we look forward to its continued impact in the future.”
- Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture Minister Zack Bell
Since establishing the Rural Growth Initiative in 2018, the provincial government has provided more than $32 million to strengthen rural life on Prince Edward Island.
| Organization | Community | Funding | Project Descriptions |
| Active Communities Development Inc. | Montague | $150,000 | Purchase equipment and furniture for new community space |
| Crapaud Exhibition Association Limited | Crapaud | $35,933 | Barn upgrades and lighting |
| Canoe Cove Community Association (CCCA) Inc. | Canoe Cove | $3,084 | Walkways, ramp and landscaping repairs. |
| Community Centre Cooperative Ltd. | Little Pond | $17,250 | Installation of new accessible ramp for the centre |
| Develop West Prince Inc. | Alberton | $31,050 | Developing outdoor amenities |
| Eastern Kings Community Coalition Inc. | Souris | $12,900 | Installation of new fence around the play area and construction of shed |
| Elmsdale Community Centre Inc. | Elmsdale | $38,637 | Community centre upgrades |
| Harbour Authority of Howard's Cove | Howard’s Cove | $14,850 | Community hall improvements |
| Harbour Authority of Covehead | Covehead | $106,875 | Installation of new septic system |
| International Children's Memorial Place Ltd | Kinkora | $12,342 | Purchase of a heat pump for the schoolhouse, new signage and a lawnmower |
| Malpeque Women's Institute | Malpeque | $12,398 | Community hall upgrades |
| Olde Dunstaffnage School Center Inc. | Dunstaffnage | $3,033 | New signage |
| Panmure Island Lighthouse Association Ltd. | Panmure Island | $18,925 | Heat pump purchase and upgrades |
| Pinette Raceway Inc. | Pinette | $20,700 | Barn interior refurbishment |
| Provincial Plowing Match and Agriculture Fair Association | Dundas | $41,192 | Hall upgrades |
| Rural Municipality of Northport | Northport | $54,844 | community centre upgrades |
| Rural Municipality of Linkletter | Linkletter | $13,150 | Community centre upgrades |
| Royal Canadian Legion Branch #18 | Miscouche | $220,751 | Renovations |
| Rural Municipality of Central Prince | Ellerslie | $7,389 | Purchase of equipment |
| Rock Barra Artist Retreat Cooperative Ltd. | Souris | $9,060 | Site upgrades |
| Souris Silver Threads Seniors Club | Souris | $9,122 | Centre upgrades |
| St. Catherines Women's Institute | St. Catherines | $11,668 | New metal roof |
| Sterling Women's Institute | Stanley Bridge | $22,660 | New metal roof |
| S.T.E.A.M. PEI Ltd. | Charlottetown | $128,670 | Equip new location |
| The Basket Weavers of PEI Co-operative |
Wellington | $45,455 | Renovations |
| Tignish Community Member Relations Inc. | Tignish | $15,977 | Equip Community Learning Lab |
| Western Hospital Healthcare Auxiliary Inc. | Alberton | $19,725 | Roof replacement |
| Wood Islands and Area Development Corporation | Wood Islands | $223,746 | Upgrades to the replica train station, and Belle River freight shed |
| Selkirk Women's Institute | Selkirk | $9,250 | Building upgrades |
| Rural Municipality of Murray River | Murray River | $15,736 | Community Hall upgrades |
Media contact:
Dan Hodgson
Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sports and Culture
danmhodgson@gov.pe.ca