How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)?

FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI) is funded by Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)

What are FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)'s eligibility criterias?

The organization must be Francophone or undertake project activities in both official languages. It must provide programs or services in French. The organization must be located in Northern Ontario.

FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)

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Supporting Francophone economic growth in Northern Ontario

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Wage Subsidies And Interns

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Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation

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Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)

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The Economic Development Initiative (EDI) for Northern Ontario provides funding to projects that foster economic growth within Francophone communities, supporting eligible activities such as enhancing governance, promoting cultural sectors, and developing niche products. The program offers up to 90% funding, with a maximum contribution of $57,500 towards internship-related expenses.

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This grant offers financial assistance in the form of repayable and non-repayable contributions, aimed at maximizing economic development opportunities in Northern Ontario's Francophone communities. FedNor's contribution is substantial, providing a high percentage of funding towards eligible project costs.

FedNor may contribute up to 90% of eligible costs for specific project components.
A maximum contribution of $35,000 annually is available towards salary and employee benefit expenses for internships, covering up to 18 months.
An additional maximum of $5,000 can be contributed towards eligible ancillary costs, combining for a total of $57,500 for internships.
Eligible applicants must contribute a minimum of 10% of the project costs.

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The FedNor Economic Development Initiative supports projects that foster economic growth within Northern Ontario's Francophone communities through activities that capitalize on linguistic duality and enhance community capacity. These initiatives focus on business and community development.

Strengthening governance and leadership capacity in OLMCs.
Enhancing the capacity of the Francophone arts and cultural sector.
Developing service delivery models and economic development infrastructure.
Supporting networking and collaboration to achieve economic results or enhanced services.
Creating Francophone and bilingual youth internships for project activities completion.
Developing niche sectors and products specific to Francophone markets.
Helping SMEs capitalize on economic opportunities through the adoption of both official languages.
Supporting results-oriented business or community economic development research and planning.

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's location, language capabilities, and organizational status.

The applicant must be located in Northern Ontario.
The applicant must undertake project activities in both official languages and provide programs or services in French.
Eligible applicants include Francophone or other organizations, normally including:
Community and economic development corporations
Not-for-profit organizations
Sectoral associations
Post-secondary institutions that offer full-time programs of study in French
Municipalities that serve the Francophone community
Small and medium-sized enterprises are not eligible applicants under this initiative.

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Eligible recipients include Francophone or other organizations that undertake project activities in both official languages, provide programs or services in French, and are located in Northern Ontario. This would normally include: - Community and economic development corporations;- Not-for-profit organizations;- Sectoral associations;- Post-secondary institutions that offer full-time programs of study in French; and- Municipalities that serve the Francophone community.Note: Small and medium-sized enterprises are ineligible applicants under the EDI.

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The Economic Development Initiative (EDI) grant has specific exclusions to ensure that funds are allocated to eligible categories and sectors that align with its objectives. Enterprises focusing on certain ineligible activities or structures may not qualify for this funding.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as explicit applicants.
Infrastructure projects related to educational, healthcare, retail, wholesale, social/recreational facilities, and government services.
Activities primarily social or recreational such as museums, libraries, and cultural centers.
Companies involved in theoretical research without concrete results.
Businesses seeking funds for waste management and disposal projects.
Organizations requiring funds for land and rolling stock purchases.
Companies with pre-existing commitments or expenses incurred before the eligibility date.

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Eligible expenses for the grant include costs directly related to executing the project and considered reasonable and necessary.

Fees for professional and technical services, including project implementation and engineering services.
Costs related to community engagement and planning, such as facilitation and facility rental.
Costs related to producing and disseminating results of studies and plans.
Marketing costs, including design, promotional materials, advertising, product demonstrations, and participation at trade shows.
Travel expenses and labor costs.
Leasehold improvements.
Machinery, equipment, and technology.

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This grant is available to organizations based in Northern Ontario that undertake project activities in both official languages. The initiative focuses on enhancing economic opportunities specifically for the Francophone communities in this region.

Organizations located in Northern Ontario.
Entities serving the Francophone community within Northern Ontario.

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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives and priorities for Northern Ontario's Francophone communities.

Potential to generate net economic benefits for Northern Ontario.
Ability to build partnerships among EDI recipients, business partners, and stakeholders.
Capacity to enhance opportunities to conduct business, interact, work, and receive services in French.
Demonstrated participation and support of the Francophone community.
Response to an identified priority and need of the Francophone community as outlined in a strategic/community plan or through consultations.
Likelihood to contribute significantly to the vitality of official language minority communities (OLMCs).
Potential to achieve tangible results for citizens or to foster stronger services to citizens.
Need for assistance to make the project viable.
Ability to complement, rather than displace, other funding sources.
Availability of FedNor's EDI funds at the time of application.

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There are other notable pieces of information applicants should know:

The program currently has limited budget availability, making it essential to discuss the project with a FedNor officer before submitting an application.
FedNor contributes a significant portion of eligible costs (up to 90%) but requires applicants to contribute at least 10% of project costs.
Funding can be provided in both repayable and non-repayable contributions.
Maximum contribution towards an intern's salary and benefits is capped at $52,500, with an additional $5,000 available for ancillary costs.
The contribution cap for employee expenses is $35,000 annually.
Applications are reviewed continuously upon receipt, affecting approval based on the availability of funds.