Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development
grant_single|update February 27, 2025
ON, Canada
Funding for Northern Ontario community economic development
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
grant_single|grantors
- Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
- Government of Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|preview
Get a contribution to cover the eligible costs of projects that help develop the economy in key sectors such as mining and forest industries, tourism, agri-food, information and communications technology, renewable energy and manufacturing.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
The Northern Ontario Development Program offers both repayable and non-repayable contributions to support community economic development initiatives. The financing modalities are structured to encourage project viability and leverage additional investments.
- Generally, support includes up to 33% of eligible capital costs and up to 50% of eligible non-capital costs.
- Contributions are normally repayable if the project generates profits for the eligible applicant.
- Eligible applicants must contribute a minimum of 10% of project costs.
- Specific funding conditions apply to Youth Internships under the program.
grant_single_labels|projects
This grant supports projects aimed at enhancing economic growth and sustainability in Northern Ontario communities by focusing on key sectors and strategic planning initiatives. The eligible activities are designed to strengthen community competitiveness and diversify economic opportunities.
- Strategic and business planning, sector or industry analysis, feasibility, marketing, and engineering studies.
- Development of recovery plans and workforce attraction and retention strategies.
- Creation of community investment readiness plans and inventories of community assets.
- Strengthening communities' economic foundations, including industrial assets and business parks, downtown revitalization, and waterfront development.
- Implementation of initiatives identified in economic development plans with strong economic results.
- Youth internships related to community economic and business development projects.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 60,000
Creating a marketing strategy for a new line of agri-food products
$ 64,000
Implementation of a community investment readiness plan
$ 80,000
Creating a strategic plan for the mining sector
$ 400,000
Development of a renewable energy plant to supply green energy to the local community
$ 112,000
Implementation of a workforce retention strategy for the local manufacturing sector
$ 80,000
Feasibility study for a new tourism development
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for this grant is restricted to specific types of organizations working towards community economic development in Northern Ontario.
- Applicants must be not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous (First Nation/Métis/Inuit) communities and organizations, or municipalities and municipal organizations.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous (First Nation/Métis/Inuit) communities and organizations, and municipalities and municipal organizations.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
The grant does not specify industries or companies that are outright ineligible, but it highlights certain ineligible activities and costs which indirectly reflect restrictions. The focus is on economic development rather than social, educational, or recreational infrastructures.
- Organizations focusing primarily on social goals or infrastructures, such as educational facilities and health care services.
- Companies planning infrastructure related to retail, accommodation, or administrative facilities.
- Projects focused on social or recreational activities, including museums, cultural centers, and recreation facilities.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
This grant facilitates community economic development activities that leverage key sectors and enhance economic growth in Northern Ontario. Eligible activities focus on strategic planning, workforce development, and infrastructure improvement.
- Strategic and business planning, sector or industry analysis, and feasibility, marketing and engineering studies.
- Developing recovery plans, workforce attraction and retention strategies, and community investment readiness plans.
- Creating inventories of community assets and community profiles.
- Strengthening economic foundations such as industrial/commercial assets, industrial/business parks, downtown revitalization, and waterfront development.
- Implementing priority initiatives identified in economic development plans that demonstrate strong economic results.
- Facilitating youth internships related to community economic and business development projects.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is specifically targeted at regions within Northern Ontario, supporting communities facing unique economic challenges. Eligible geographical areas are designated by the funding body's focus on Northern Ontario's economic development.
- Communities within Northern Ontario.
- Regions identified as small, rural, or remote in Northern Ontario.
grant_single_labels|criteria
The evaluation and selection criteria for projects under this grant focus on ensuring contributions align with economic benefits and strategic aims in Northern Ontario without specific point scores mentioned.
- Net economic benefit to Northern Ontario, especially in the short- to medium-term (up to five years).
- Development, growth, and increased competitiveness of SMEs.
- Creation and retention of jobs in Northern Ontario.
- Competitive impacts on existing businesses.
- Alignment with community economic priorities.
- Need for assistance to make the project viable.
- Requested assistance complements and does not displace other available government funding programs.
- Availability of FedNor's Northern Ontario Development Program funds.
- Opportunities to leverage investment from other funding sources.
- Enhancement of vitality and support for official language minority communities and/or fostering recognition and use of English and French in Canadian society.
grant_single_labels|apply
1
2
3
4
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The program currently has limited budget availability due to high demand.
- Applicants are encouraged to contact a FedNor officer to discuss their project before submitting an application.
- The funding can be either repayable or non-repayable depending on the profitability of the project.
- Applicants are expected to contribute a minimum of 10 percent of project costs.
grant_single_labels|contact
1-877-333-6673
Apply to this program
More grants like this
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funds to accelerate business growth in Northern Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Financial support for regional Indigenous projects in Ontario
Tax Creditsgrant_card_status|open
Supports corporate investments in Ontario's manufacturing sector
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Funding AI commercialization and adoption in Northern Ontario businesses
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Financial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Financial assistance for forestry projects in Ontario
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Funding for export expertise, training and planning
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Supporting Aboriginal communities in advanced exploration and mine development
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Supports early exploration activities for Aboriginal communities
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|opengrant_card_status|closingSoon
Money for digital media projects in Ontario