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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 150,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Belleville offers financial incentives to recruit physicians and nurse practitioners to the community. Support is available for family physicians, emergency physicians, specialist physicians, international medical graduates, and nurse practitioners.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Belleville
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Establishing a clinic-based family practice in Belleville.
- Providing full-time emergency medicine service at Belleville General Hospital.
- Practising as a specialist physician in a high-need field.
- Working as a family physician international medical graduate in Belleville.
- Accepting a nurse practitioner position in Belleville.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Family physicians
- Emergency medicine physicians
- Specialist physicians
- International medical graduates
- Nurse practitioners
Eligible geographic areas
- Belleville, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications and requests are reviewed by the City of Belleville.
- Some incentives are considered only where a high need has been established.
- Funding decisions depend on budget availability.
Additional information
- Incentives are subject to budget availability.
- Applications and requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Manager of Physician Recruitment and Retention for more information.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Doctor Recruitment Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Doctor Recruitment. 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 Doctor Recruitment?
Belleville offers financial incentives to recruit physicians and nurse practitioners to the community. Support is available for family physicians, emergency physicians, specialist physicians, international medical graduates, and nurse practitioners.
How much funding can be received?
Doctor Recruitment Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Doctor Recruitment program?
To be eligible for the Doctor Recruitment program, you must:
Healthcare professionals only
Commitment to Belleville service
Specific licensure or training status may apply
What expenses are eligible under Doctor Recruitment?
Establishing a clinic-based family practice in Belleville.
Providing full-time emergency medicine service at Belleville General Hospital.
Practising as a specialist physician in a high-need field.
Working as a family physician international medical graduate in Belleville.
Accepting a nurse practitioner position in Belleville.
Who can I contact for more information about the Doctor Recruitment?
You can contact City of Belleville by email at kposte@belleville.ca or by phone at 613-967-3273.
Where is the Doctor Recruitment available?
The Doctor Recruitment program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the Doctor Recruitment?
Doctor Recruitment is funded by City of Belleville