A total of 100 projects will receive funding under the CRP pilot projects initiative, including projects in every province and territory and two with a national focus. We are committed to enabling communities to take the leadership in addressing these challenges, and funding like this demonstrates that commitment. It is part of the framework for the Government of Canada's rural development strategy.
Projects range from community leadership development initiatives to cultural awareness activities.
All projects must address one or more of 11 priority areas identified by rural Canadians in the Rural Dialogue in 1998. The project results will be shared with other communities across the country. The Government of Canada is committed to the development of our rural communities, and these projects, designed by the communities involved, show that rural Canadians are equally committed.