Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Township of Ryerson

To work proactively to support the prosperity of the local community and economy by encouraging sustainable economic growth within Ryerson Township, neighbouring communities, and the broader Almaguin Highlands region.

Township of Ryerson is a Municipal government.

Township of Ryerson's official website is https://www.ryersontownship.ca/departments/economic-development.

The Township of Ryerson is a single-tier municipality located in the District of Parry Sound in Ontario. It is a small rural community that provides local governance, municipal services, planning oversight, and community support for residents and local stakeholders. Through its municipal role, the Township contributes to the long-term vitality of the community and helps shape local development priorities. Ryerson Township's economic development approach is centered on proactive municipal support for sustainable local and regional growth. The Township states that council and staff invest in initiatives that encourage economic growth in the local community, neighbouring communities, and across the Almaguin Highlands region. This includes collaboration with regional partners and support for projects that strengthen the local economy and build shared capacity. The Township participates in the Almaguin Community Economic Development (ACED) partnership, a regional collaboration that delivers economic development services across the Almaguin Highlands. Through this partnership, businesses and organizations can access entrepreneurial support, assistance for start-ups and expansions, connections to funding opportunities, site-selection information, professional network development, tourism promotion support, and broader community development services. As a municipal actor in this ecosystem, Ryerson Township helps create conditions for business growth, regional coordination, and community prosperity. Its economic development role is closely tied to partnership-building and to connecting residents, businesses, and organizations with the resources needed to pursue investment and development opportunities.