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‘You gain more than you give’: Rural Communities Council co-chair
Anytime you want to know what’s going on in rural Prince Edward Island, you talk to a rural Islander. And when government wants to understand how its policies and decisions affect rural Islanders, they can turn to the Rural Communities Council. “I call it rural-proofing,” says...
PEI Community Facilities Registry
This is a registry of community facilities that can be booked for public gatherings across PEI such as community centres, arenas, etc. To narrow your search results, select multiple options such as county as well as venue service(s) (wifi, kitchen, etc). If you are responsible...
Youth On Board Program
The Youth-on-Board Program is an opportunity for 25 rural PEI high-school students to be part of a rural non-profit board to inspire youth volunteerism in rural communities, learn how a board or council operates, and build the capacity of non-profit boards and municipal councils to engage with youth. Why Should I Apply? Youth accepted into the program will be provided with the opportunity to: Deepen their understanding of non-profit functionality; Participate in board governance training Connect with a mentor from a non-profit that will provide mentorship, guidance and education on board...
Souris Show Hall spruced up through provincial program funding
The Souris Show Hall, a century-old landmark, may see new life as a local cultural centre thanks in part to funding through programs under the provincial Rural Growth Initiative. The Souris Show Hall Foundation Ltd. which operates the hall, received a total of $21,500 from...
Rural Growth Initiative Annual Results Infographic
A summary of Rural Growth Initiative activities for 2024-25.
Funding support for Island community halls available in the New Year
A new funding program launching in January 2021 will help community halls across the Island with operating costs as part of the province’s ongoing response to COVID-19. The COVID-19 Operational Support Program for Community Halls will provide grants of up to $2,500 to assist...
Rural development programs continue to support Islanders in rural areas
Through the department of Fisheries and Communities, the provincial government continues to work with and support people in rural communities across PEI throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March, more than $2 million has been invested to deliver 70 projects in various rural...
Kensington and Area Soccer Club gets new clubhouse
The Kensington and Area Soccer Club (KASC) will benefit from a new clubhouse and allow the community to host more soccer tournaments and training events with support from the provincial Rural Growth Initiative. The Rural Growth Initiative supports the revitalization of rural...