Overview
Funding made to support eligible projects in the form of loan or equity investment is subject to principal and interest repayment, security terms and conditions as SIDIT deems applicable and market based terms, fees and rates.
Strategic Priorities
The following were identified as the strategic priorities that will be considered by the SIDIT Board of Directors in their review of project proposals.
- Contribution towards economic sustainability of small communities
- Regional impact
- Realistic measurement criteria established to assess project outputs
- Job creation, job preservation, or enhancement
- Economic diversification
- Leveraging other funds (It is expected that projects supported by SIDIT will have a minimum of matching funds invested by either the project proponent or other parties)
- Filling funding gaps
- Avoiding overlap and duplication
- Economic merit
- Research and Development leading to commercialization
- Strategic initiatives
- Ensuring geographic sensitivity in the disbursement of SIDIT funds
Apply For Funding
Prior to submitting an application for funding, please review the Application Guidelines and the Trust’s Strategic Plan. Please note that only complete Application Forms will be accepted.
Complete Application Forms with all required attachments should be provided electronically to SIDIT by email.
Email: admin@sidit-bc.ca
