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Co-operative Development Initiative — Innovative Co-op Projects

Co-operative Development Initiative — Innovative Co-op Projects

Government of Canada - Co-operatives Secretariat

Applies to: All of Canada

Are you interested in testing the co-operative model in innovative ways? If so, your project could qualify for a financial contribution ranging between $5,000 and $75,000 per year until 2013.

Your project would be expected to:

Test the co-op model in new and innovative ways;
Strengthen co-operatives and co-operative sectors; and
Generate information on:
- Best practices and lessons learned; or
- Other information that adds to the body of knowledge on co-op development.

You are expected to contribute at least 25% of the total project costs. Other conditions apply.

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