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Community Economic Development Funding Program
Funding for Ottawa community economic development projects
Last Update: June 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding of up to $50,000 for community economic development projects in Ottawa. It supports new or expanded initiatives that help create resilient jobs and new business enterprises for under-represented residents.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ottawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Employment and Training
- Not Elsewhere Classified
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New or expanded community economic development projects.
- Projects that support resilient job creation.
- Projects that support business enterprise creation, including social enterprises.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit agencies.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ottawa
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather the supporting documents required for submission.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Send the completed application and supporting documents by email to ian.scott@ottawa.ca.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Economic Development Funding Program Program
What is the Community Economic Development Funding Program?
This program provides funding of up to $50,000 for community economic development projects in Ottawa. It supports new or expanded initiatives that help create resilient jobs and new business enterprises for under-represented residents.
How much funding can be received?
Community Economic Development Funding Program Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Economic Development Funding Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Economic Development Funding Program program, you must:
Non-profit agencies only.
New or expanded projects.
Job or enterprise creation focus.
What expenses are eligible under Community Economic Development Funding Program?
New or expanded community economic development projects.
Projects that support resilient job creation.
Projects that support business enterprise creation, including social enterprises.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Economic Development Funding Program?
You can contact City of Ottawa by email at ian.scott@ottawa.ca.
Where is the Community Economic Development Funding Program available?
The Community Economic Development Funding Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Economic Development Funding Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Economic Development Funding Program is a Grant and Funding