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NOHFC Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP)
Support for Northern Ontario businesses adapting to COVID-19
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2020
- Closing date : December 31, 2020
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program provides up to $25,000 per business to help Northern Ontario companies adapt to COVID-19 public health guidelines. It supports eligible projects such as renovations, safety installations, equipment purchases, marketing, and business restructuring.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2020
- Closing date : December 31, 2020
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that help businesses adapt to the impacts of COVID-19.
- Building renovations and new construction.
- Customer and employee safety improvements.
- Business restructuring to support recovery.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses in Northern Ontario.
- Businesses from any sector.
Eligible expenses
- Building renovations and new construction.
- Customer and employee safety installations.
- Equipment purchases, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Marketing for new business initiatives.
- Business restructuring costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern Ontario
Frequently Asked Questions about the NOHFC Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the NOHFC Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP). 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 NOHFC Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP)?
The program provides up to $25,000 per business to help Northern Ontario companies adapt to COVID-19 public health guidelines. It supports eligible projects such as renovations, safety installations, equipment purchases, marketing, and business restructuring.
How much funding can be received?
NOHFC Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP) Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 31, 2020.
Who is eligible for the NOHFC Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP) program?
To be eligible for the NOHFC Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP) program, you must:
Located in Northern Ontario.
Project adapts to COVID-19 guidelines.
Costs incurred after March 17, 2020.
What expenses are eligible under NOHFC Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP)?
Projects that help businesses adapt to the impacts of COVID-19.
Building renovations and new construction.
Customer and employee safety improvements.
Business restructuring to support recovery.
Where is the NOHFC Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP) available?
The NOHFC Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the NOHFC Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NOHFC Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP) is a Grant and Funding