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Economic Development Initiative in southern Ontario
Support for Francophone economic growth in southern Ontario
Offered by Official source: feddev-ontario.canada.ca
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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- Funding available
- $ 500,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides non-repayable funding for Francophone communities in southern Ontario. It supports economic diversification, business development, innovation, partnerships, and services that strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $500,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 70%
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Provincial
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated Francophone not-for-profit organizations
- Incorporated bilingual not-for-profit organizations
- Community and economic development organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations and associations
- Post-secondary institutions offering full-time programs in French
Eligible geographic areas
- Southern Ontario
Activities funded
- Economic development and diversification projects for Francophone communities.
- Business and economic development projects, including management capacity, worker training, and digital technology adoption.
- Strategic community economic planning projects that strengthen community competitiveness.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the program team
- Contact a bilingual officer by email or phone for more information.
- Request an application form.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form provided by the program team.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the completed application according to the instructions provided after contact.
Selection criteria
- Projects responding to the needs of Francophone communities.
- Projects supporting regional growth strategies.
- Projects with priority themes such as women, youth, clean technology, the social economy, and tourism.
- Projects that strengthen economic base and competitiveness.
Additional information
- The program is part of Canada’s Action Plan for Official Languages 2023-2028.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Applicants can contact a bilingual officer to receive an application form.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Economic Development Initiative in southern Ontario Program
What is the Economic Development Initiative in southern Ontario?
This program provides non-repayable funding for Francophone communities in southern Ontario. It supports economic diversification, business development, innovation, partnerships, and services that strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises.
How much funding can be received?
Economic Development Initiative in southern Ontario Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Economic Development Initiative in southern Ontario program?
To be eligible for the Economic Development Initiative in southern Ontario program, you must:
Incorporated Francophone or bilingual not-for-profit organization
Located in southern Ontario
Provides services in French to Francophone communities
Who can I contact for more information about the Economic Development Initiative in southern Ontario?
You can contact Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) by email at edi-ide@feddevontario.gc.ca.
Where is the Economic Development Initiative in southern Ontario available?
The Economic Development Initiative in southern Ontario program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Economic Development Initiative in southern Ontario a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Economic Development Initiative in southern Ontario is a Grant and Funding