FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Overview
Access funding to support projects encouraging economic diversification, business development, innovation, partnerships and to increase support for small- and medium-sized enterprises in Francophone communities of Southern Ontario.
At a glance
| Categories | grant |
|---|---|
| Funding | $500,000 (up to 70% of eligible costs) |
| Status | Accepting applications |
| Region | ON |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
Money Maximum: Up to $500,000 per year Funding limits Maximum: Up to 70% of eligible project costs You Have an incorporated Francophone or bilingual not-for-profit organization located in southern Ontario that provides programs or services in French to Francophone communities Use this to Support economic development and diversification projects that respond to the needs of Francophone communities Support business and economic development projects that respond to the needs and foster the economic growth of industry sectors such as manufacturing, information technology, and more Support strategic community economic planning projects that enhance the economic base and competitiveness of Francophone communities and small- and medium-sized enterprises Note: Projects must focus on incremental activities and must increase the services and/or products of an organization above and beyond the organization's current day-to-day operations or already funded activities.
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit 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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