ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Highlights
This program is a fantastic opportunity for your business to grow and thrive. It offers up to $1,000,000 in financing, with an additional $150,000 available for software or day-to-day operating costs. These funds can be used for a variety of purposes, including operating expenses, new equipment, software, and more.
Key benefits include:
- Flexible repayment options: You get to choose how you pay back the loan, with up to 15 years to do so.
- Government-backed support: This ensures reliability and trustworthiness.
- Focus on sustainability and productivity: The program encourages greener operations and improved productivity, which can help you stay competitive.
Applying for this program is straightforward, and qualifying is designed to be accessible. Approval can significantly boost your business, helping you integrate into regional and global supply chains, and adopt advanced technologies. This is a unique chance to enhance your business's resilience and international competitiveness.
Financing Details
Type of Financing:
- Repayable Contribution: The financial support provided by the Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative is generally repayable or conditionally repayable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Repayment Terms and Eligible Expenses:
- Repayment Period: Businesses may repay the contribution over a specified period.
- Interest Rates: Interest rates may apply to the repayable amount.
- Eligible Expenses: The funds can be used for various expenses, including equipment purchases, leasehold improvements, intangible assets, and working capital.
Restrictions and Fees:
- Prohibited Use of Funds: The funds cannot be used for certain expenses, as outlined in the program guidelines.
- Associated Fees: There may be fees associated with the program, such as application fees or administrative charges.
Qualifications
- Must be a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) operating in the aerospace industry.
- Non-profit organizations providing services to SMEs in the aerospace industry are eligible.
Indigenous businesses and organizations are invited to apply.
- Disqualifications:
- Businesses not operating in the aerospace industry.
Description
This program offers your business a great chance to grow and become more competitive. You can receive financial support to help make your operations greener, boost productivity, and strengthen your market presence. The total budget for this initiative is $250 million over three years, ending on March 31, 2024.
You can use the money for:
- Transitioning to environmentally sustainable practices
- Improving productivity through advanced manufacturing and technology
- Enhancing commercialization and integrating into supply chains
Financial support details:
- Contributions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are generally repayable or conditionally repayable.
- Contributions to non-profits are generally non-repayable.
- Some costs may be eligible retroactively up to 12 months before your project application, but no earlier than April 19, 2021.
This initiative is a valuable opportunity to make your business more sustainable, productive, and competitive in the global market.
Program Steps
Consult the Applicant Guide: Before starting your application, review the applicant guide to understand the program's requirements and guidelines.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents to support your application. You will need:
- Financial statements
- Business plan
- Project proposal
- Quotes for any equipment or services
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., business registration, industry certifications)
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the ARRI application form online. Ensure all sections are completed accurately and thoroughly.
Submit the Application: Send your completed application form either:
- Through the application for financial assistance page; or
- By mail to the ACOA regional office in your province. Find the address on the contact us page.
Contact ACOA Business Information Services: If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, contact ACOA Business Information Services at 1-888-576-4444 or via email:
- Nova Scotia: [email protected]
- New Brunswick: [email protected]
- Prince Edward Island: [email protected]
- Newfoundland and Labrador: [email protected]
- Outside Atlantic Canada: [email protected]
Await Review and Follow-Up: After submission, your application will be reviewed. Be prepared to provide additional information if requested. Stay in contact with ACOA for updates on your application status.
Approval and Funding: If your application is approved, discuss the final terms of the financial support, including repayment conditions if applicable. Once agreed upon, the funds will be disbursed to support your project.