Heritage Fund Promoting Programs For Northwest

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund is out promoting new funding opportunities for this region.
Executive Director Bruce Strapp is encouraging communities to take the next step forward on a regional economic development initiative.
Strapp says there are seven programs in place that help the private sector, municipalities and First Nations access capital funds for economic development.
Strapp says he has several projects he would like to inspire in the northwest.
One is an internship program to keep local youth in Northwestern Ontario.
A second program is an innovation program.
Strapp says northerners can use technology to help design and develop new products.
Strapp is hoping to hand out $30-million this year for various projects.
He notes $21-million was handed out last fiscal year.
Strapp says they will be consulting with municipalities and first nations the next couple of weeks to raise more awareness on the programs.
For more information on Heritage Fund programs go to www.nohfc.ca