Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Overview
Get a contribution to cover the eligible costs of projects that help develop the economy in key sectors such as the mining and forest industries, tourism, agri-food, information and communications technology, renewable energy and manufacturing.
At a glance
| Categories | grant |
|---|---|
| Funding | Up to 50% of eligible costs |
| Status | Accepting applications |
| Region | ON |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
Use this to Perform strategic and business planning Sector or industry analysis Feasibility, marketing and engineering studies Strengthen communities' economies including: Industrial and commercial assets Industrial/business parks Downtown revitalization Waterfront development Implement priority initiatives Demonstrate strong economic results Offer youth internships to assist with projects Note: Other activities related to community economic development necessary to further an economic goal in Northern Ontario may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
How it works
Important note: The program currently has limited budget availability due to a high demand. Please contact a FedNor officer to discuss your project prior to submitting an application under the program.
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development 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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