Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Overview
Receive a grant of up to $1.5 million to cover up to 50% of eligible costs for projects that focus on job creation and economic and business development in eastern Ontario.
At a glance
| Categories | grant |
|---|---|
| Funding | $1,500,000 (up to 50% of eligible costs) |
| Status | Not accepting applications |
| Closing date | 2026-05-27 |
| Region | ON |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
You Invest more than $100,000 Have private sector support Use this to Undergo a project led by a municipality, an economic development organization or a sector organization Focus on economic and business development, and job creation in the community or region Invest in infrastructure or implement strategies to advance regional economic development priorities Lead to measurable outcomes including private sector investment and growth and job creation Develop projects used for activities that are new to the organization
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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