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2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF)
Unconditional funding for Ontario municipalities
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $600 million in unconditional funding to Ontario municipalities. It supports municipalities with limited property assessment, rural or northern challenges, and year-over-year funding transitions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- General municipal service funding.
- Support for municipalities with limited property assessment.
- Support for northern and rural municipalities.
- Support for municipalities facing fiscal circumstances changes.
Documents Needed
- Financial Information Return (FIR)
- Tax-rate bylaws
- Municipal workbooks, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities in Ontario
- Single- and lower-tier municipalities
- Northern municipalities
- Rural municipalities
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities that are not eligible for core grant components may receive transitional assistance only.
Eligible expenses
- General municipal operating support through unconditional funding.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Funding is based on municipality type and location.
- Assessment-based support uses limited property assessment measures.
- Rural support uses rural population and farmland measures.
- Fiscal support uses the Northern and Rural Municipal Fiscal Circumstances Index.
How to apply
- Step 1: Receive municipal allocation notice
- Review the annual notice and supporting materials sent by the Ministry of Finance.
- Step 2: Review reporting requirements
- Prepare the required FIR and tax-rate bylaws for submission.
- Step 3: Submit reporting documents
- File FIRs with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
- Submit tax-rate bylaws through OPTA or to MMAH.
- Step 4: Receive payments
- Funding is paid in quarterly installments.
Processing and Agreement
- Allocations are calculated annually by the Ministry of Finance.
- Municipalities receive an allocation notice and supporting workbooks.
- Payments are issued quarterly.
- Payments may be held back if reporting obligations are not met.
Additional information
- Funding is unconditional.
- Allocations are issued annually.
- Payments are made in quarterly installments.
- Municipal workbooks are provided electronically.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) Program
What is the 2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF)?
This program provides up to $600 million in unconditional funding to Ontario municipalities. It supports municipalities with limited property assessment, rural or northern challenges, and year-over-year funding transitions.
Who is eligible for the 2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) program?
To be eligible for the 2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) program, you must:
Ontario municipalities
Single- and lower-tier municipalities
Northern and rural municipalities
What expenses are eligible under 2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF)?
General municipal service funding.
Support for municipalities with limited property assessment.
Support for northern and rural municipalities.
Support for municipalities facing fiscal circumstances changes.
Who can I contact for more information about the 2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF)?
You can contact Township of Bonfield by email at info.ompf@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-866-668-8297.
Where is the 2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) available?
The 2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the 2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the 2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF)?
2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) is funded by Township of Bonfield