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Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario

Funding initiative supporting southern Ontario defence sector growth
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 125,000 - $ 10,000,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : December 9, 2025
  • Closing date : January 21, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

The Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario offers between $125,000 and up to $10 million in funding to support projects that strengthen Canada’s defence and security needs while boosting regional economic development. It finances activities that help businesses and not-for-profit organizations enter or grow within defence supply chains and increase their industrial and innovation capacity.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 125,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : December 9, 2025
  • Closing date : January 21, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • 5 employees minimum
Audience
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Projects that help businesses enter defence and security supply chains in southern Ontario.
  • Initiatives that expand or strengthen a company’s existing role within defence supply chains.
  • Activities that build industrial capacity to better meet Canada’s defence and security needs.
  • Projects that enhance innovation capabilities related to defence and security products or services.
  • Collaborative initiatives led by organizations that support business and capability development in the regional defence sector.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Incorporated for-profit businesses located and operating in southern Ontario that are within defence supply chains
  • Incorporated for-profit businesses located and operating in southern Ontario that are looking to integrate into defence supply chains
  • Not-for-profit incorporated organizations in southern Ontario that support businesses in the defence sector
  • Not-for-profit incorporated organizations in southern Ontario that support capability development in the defence sector

Eligible geographic areas

  • Businesses and organizations located and operating in southern Ontario.

Additional information

  • FedDev Ontario is delivering the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) as part of a national $357.5-million program led by Canada’s regional development agencies.
  • FedDev Ontario’s share of RDII exceeds $90 million, with an additional $106 million reallocated from its existing resources, for nearly $200 million dedicated to defence support in southern Ontario.
  • Priority will be given to applications that demonstrate immediate and significant spending needs within the current federal fiscal year.
  • FedDev Ontario is offering online information sessions where potential applicants can ask questions about the initiative, including the funding and application process.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario. 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 Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario?

The Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario offers between $125,000 and up to $10 million in funding to support projects that strengthen Canada’s defence and security needs while boosting regional economic development. It finances activities that help businesses and not-for-profit organizations enter or grow within defence supply chains and increase their industrial and innovation capacity.

How much funding can be received?

Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario Funds up to $10,000,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was January 21, 2026.

Who is eligible for the Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario program?

To be eligible for the Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario program, you must: Incorporated for-profit business located and operating in southern Ontario. Employ at least 5 full-time equivalent employees in southern Ontario. Be within defence supply chains or seeking to integrate into them.

What expenses are eligible under Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario?

Projects that help businesses enter defence and security supply chains in southern Ontario. Initiatives that expand or strengthen a company’s existing role within defence supply chains. Activities that build industrial capacity to better meet Canada’s defence and security needs. Projects that enhance innovation capabilities related to defence and security products or services. Collaborative initiatives led by organizations that support business and capability development in the regional defence sector.

Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario?

You can contact Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev).

Where is the Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario available?

The Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario program is available the province of Ontario.

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