The Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation is a non-profit regional organization covering the Superior East Region.\u00a0 Over the years it has approved over $26 million in loans helping to create or maintain 2,919 jobs in the region.\u00a0 Over the past year it has also provided over $1 million in RRRF loans to assist small businesses through the pandemic.\u00a0 Special programs such as the Covid Safety Protocol contributed a total of $40,522 in non-repayable contributions to 11 businesses in the region.\u00a0 The Post Covid Professional Services program approved a total of 7 applications for $28,386 in non-repayable funding.<\/p>\n
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The Superior East CFDC currently has funding available for non-profit organizations operating in the Superior East Region to assist them in recovering from the pandemic.\u00a0 The Regional Relief and Recovery Community Development Fund aims to help non-profit organizations in their efforts to recover from the affects of COVID-19.\u00a0 The program is open to First Nations, municipalities, economic development corporations or other non-profit community organizations.\u00a0 The program can provide up to $5,000 in non-repayable funding for initiatives that support economic and social goals.\u00a0 Some examples include seminars or workshops, marketing, special events, moving to online, workplace modifications, protective personal equipment, etc.\u00a0 All projects must be completed prior to March 31, 2022.\u00a0 For more information, please contact Chantal Croft at 705-856-1105, ext. 223 or email croft@superioreastcfdc.ca.<\/p>\n
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