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Last Update: June 16, 2026
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Windsor
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 50 employees minimum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development or redevelopment of a building or property.
- New investment in targeted economic sectors.
Documents Needed
- Economic Revitalization CIP Grant Application Form
- Economic Revitalization CIP Program Guide
- Economic Revitalization Timeline
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New businesses
- Businesses investing in targeted economic sectors
Eligible geographic areas
- Windsor, Ontario
How to apply
- Review the program guide.
- Complete the grant application form.
- Use the economic revitalization timeline as part of the application preparation.
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
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.
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
What expenses are eligible under Business Development Grant Program?
Development or redevelopment of a building or property.
New investment in targeted economic sectors.
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