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Business Development Grant Program
Supports investment projects in Windsor
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- Funding available
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides a grant based on the municipal property tax increase generated by an investment project. It supports new businesses and development or redevelopment projects that expand and diversify Windsor's economy.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum share of project costs
- 100%
- Attract or retain talent
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Windsor
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- 50 employees minimum
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New businesses
- Businesses investing in targeted economic sectors
Eligible geographic areas
- Windsor, Ontario
Activities funded
- Development or redevelopment of a building or property.
- New investment in targeted economic sectors.
How to apply
- Review the program guide.
- Complete the grant application form.
- Use the economic revitalization timeline as part of the application preparation.
Documents Needed
- Economic Revitalization CIP Grant Application Form
- Economic Revitalization CIP Program Guide
- Economic Revitalization Timeline
Additional information
- The program supports new investment in targeted economic sectors.
- It also applies to projects with a major local economic and workforce impact.
- The grant is tied to tax increment generated by the project.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Business Development Grant Program Program
What is the Business Development Grant Program?
This program provides a grant based on the municipal property tax increase generated by an investment project. It supports new businesses and development or redevelopment projects that expand and diversify Windsor's economy.
How much funding can be received?
Business Development Grant Program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Business Development Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Business Development Grant Program program, you must:
Development or redevelopment project
Meets job creation threshold
Conforms to the CIP
Who can I contact for more information about the Business Development Grant Program?
You can contact City of Windsor by email at ecdev@citywindsor.ca or by phone at (519) 255-6100 ext. 6608.
Where is the Business Development Grant Program available?
The Business Development Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Business Development Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Business Development Grant Program is a Grant and Funding