News Release - April 11, 2016

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR NORTHERN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) invites business and community groups in District 69 to submit proposals for funding under the Northern Community Economic Development (NCED) Program.

"The NCED Program has contributed over $175,000 toward projects in District 69," said Bob Rogers, Chair of the RDN's NCED Select Committee. "These funds provide economic benefits in our communities by supporting emerging entrepreneurs, connecting small business owners, creating new employment opportunities and much more."

The program supports initiatives in the City of Parksville, the Town of Qualicum Beach and Electoral Areas 'E', 'F', 'G', and 'H'. To be considered in the next round, submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on Monday April 25, 2016.

Background information including program principles, priority areas, and eligibility requirements is included in the NCED Program Guide available at rdn.bc.ca or at the RDN Administration Office at 6300 Hammond Bay Road. Interested applicants are required to complete and submit an application form included in the Guide, along with supporting materials to:

Northern Community Economic Development Program
Regional District of Nanaimo
6300 Hammond Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2

Digital submissions in PDF format can be sent to nced [at] rdn.bc.ca (nced[at]rdn[dot]bc[dot]ca).

For more information about the program, contact the RDN Energy and Sustainability Department at 250-390-6510 or 250-954-3798, or email nced [at] rdn.bc.ca.

Contact:

Chris Midgley
Manager, Energy and Sustainability
Regional District of Nanaimo
250 390 6510 or 250 954 3798