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FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners
Local business support across Ontario
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Find a local centre for in-person help with starting or growing a business in Ontario. The network connects businesses with counselling, loans, and practical support through Community Futures Ontario and Ontario Small Business Centres.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Provision of business counselling services for small businesses in rural and remote communities.
- Facilitation of business loans to support the start or expansion of small enterprises in underserved regions.
- Support and resources for entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small businesses in rural and remote communities
- Entrepreneurs starting or growing a business
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Additional information
- In-person services are available through local business centres across Ontario.
- Community Futures Ontario supports rural and remote communities.
- Ontario Small Business Centres support entrepreneurs starting or growing a business.
Frequently Asked Questions about the FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners Program
What is the FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners?
Find a local centre for in-person help with starting or growing a business in Ontario. The network connects businesses with counselling, loans, and practical support through Community Futures Ontario and Ontario Small Business Centres.
Who is eligible for the FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners program?
To be eligible for the FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners program, you must:
The business must be located in Ontario.
The applicant should be seeking support for starting or expanding a business.
What expenses are eligible under FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners?
Provision of business counselling services for small businesses in rural and remote communities.
Facilitation of business loans to support the start or expansion of small enterprises in underserved regions.
Support and resources for entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses.
Who can I contact for more information about the FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners?
You can contact Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev).
Where is the FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners available?
The FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners a grant, loan, or tax credit?
FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners is a Expert Advice
Who are the financial supporters of the FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners?
FedDev Ontario Small Business Services — Community Partners is funded by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)