FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit
At a glance
- No Condition
- Unspecified
- All industries
- Government of Canada
- Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Overview
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) grant in southern Ontario, the following criteria must be met: 1. Applicants must be incorporated Francophone or bilingual not-for-profit organizations located in southern Ontario. 2. The organization should provide programs or services in French to Francophone communities. 3. Eligible entities include community and economic development organizations, not-for-profit organizations and associations, and post-secondary institutions offering full-time programs in French. For more information or clarification, you can reach out to edi-ide@feddevontario.gc.ca or call 1-866-593-5505.
Who is eligible
Eligible applicants for this grant include:
- Community and economic development organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations and associations
- Post-secondary institutions offering full-time programs in French
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Economic development and diversification projects
- Business and economic development initiatives
- Strategic community economic planning These are the main categories of projects that can be funded through the Economic Development Initiative grant.
Eligible projects & activities
Economic Development and Diversification:
- Projects that respond to the needs of Francophone communities, including implementing region-specific growth strategies. Priority may be given to projects related to women, youth, clean technology, the social economy (early childhood, integration of newcomers, etc.), and tourism. Business and Economic Development:
- Projects that respond to the needs and foster the economic growth of industry sectors (e.g., manufacturing, information technology). This includes activities that increase business management capacity, reskill or train workers, or adopt digital technologies. Strategic Community Economic Planning:
- Projects that enhance the economic base and competitiveness of Francophone communities and small- and medium-sized enterprises.
Eligible geographic areas
Southern Ontario
How to apply
To apply for the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) grant for Francophone communities in southern Ontario, follow these steps:
1. Determine if your organization meets the eligibility criteria as an incorporated Francophone or bilingual not-for-profit organization providing programs or services in French to Francophone communities.
2. Identify the type of project your organization plans to implement that aligns with the eligible project categories, such as Economic Development and Diversification, Business and Economic Development, or Strategic Community Economic Planning.
3. Ensure your project focuses on incremental activities that go beyond the organization's current operations.
4. Contact one of the bilingual officers at edi-ide@feddevontario.gc.ca or call 1-866-593-5505 to request more information and an application form.
5. Prepare your application with detailed information about your project and how it will benefit the Francophone community in southern Ontario.
6. Submit your completed application along with any required documents to FedDev Ontario for review.
7. If approved, ensure your organization can contribute at least 30% of the eligible project costs, with FedDev Ontario potentially funding up to 70% of the project.
8. Implement your project according to the approved funding parameters and reporting requirements. If no steps are listed for this grant, the response will simply be "nothing."
Additional information
- Eligible projects must align with one or more of the specified focus areas: Economic Development and Diversification, Business and Economic Development, and Strategic Community Economic Planning.
- Projects should aim to enhance the economic base and competitiveness of Francophone communities in southern Ontario.
- The funding contribution from FedDev Ontario can cover a maximum of 70% of eligible project costs, with the applicant required to contribute a minimum of 30%.
- The total government assistance for a project cannot exceed 100% of the total eligible costs.
- Projects that intend to allocate funding to small- and medium-sized enterprises are subject to additional funding guidelines.
- Applicants can contact FedDev Ontario at edi-ide@feddevontario.gc.ca or call 1-866-593-5505 for more information and to receive an application form.
