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Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream
Funding for community and economic development projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 15, 2026
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides conditional contributions of up to $2,000,000 or 50% of eligible costs, whichever is less. It supports community improvements, renovations, and economic development projects that strengthen Northern Ontario communities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Incremental improvements, repairs, and renovations to existing capital assets
- Priority economic development initiatives
- Business retention and attraction strategies
- Capital projects supporting community economic development
- Community economic development projects aligned with NOHFC strategic priorities
Documents Needed
- Full program guidelines
- Program brochure
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- Indigenous communities
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Local Services Boards
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside Northern Ontario
- Businesses or groups seeking funding for operating expenses
- Projects focused on core municipal infrastructure
- Residential projects
Eligible expenses
- Non-capital costs for community economic development projects
- Technical expertise
- Incremental project-related human resources
- Costs tied to eligible capital asset improvements, repairs, or renovations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Core infrastructure such as roads, bridges, water, and sewer
- Administrative space or office buildings
- Residential projects
- Operating expenses and routine maintenance
- Rolling stock, stand-alone equipment, furniture, and stand-alone studies
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Submit the application through the NOHFC portal.
- NOHFC reviews the application to confirm it meets program guidelines.
- Additional information may be requested during evaluation.
- The review is presented to the Board of Directors for a final decision.
Additional information
- Applications have moved to the new NOHFC portal.
- A My Ontario Account is required to access the portal.
- Multiple project applications may be accepted from the same applicant.
- Projects may be reviewed case by case if they are not in formal plans.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream?
This program provides conditional contributions of up to $2,000,000 or 50% of eligible costs, whichever is less. It supports community improvements, renovations, and economic development projects that strengthen Northern Ontario communities.
How much funding can be received?
Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream program?
To be eligible for the Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream program, you must:
Municipality, Indigenous community, non-profit, or Local Services Board
Located in Northern Ontario
Project supports community or economic development
What expenses are eligible under Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream?
Incremental improvements, repairs, and renovations to existing capital assets
Priority economic development initiatives
Business retention and attraction strategies
Capital projects supporting community economic development
Community economic development projects aligned with NOHFC strategic priorities
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream?
You can contact Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) by email at asknohfc@ontario.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream available?
The Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream program is available Nord-du-Québec, Ontario.
Is the Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Enhancement Program — Enhance Your Community Stream is a Grant and Funding