grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FEDDEV)
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

Access funding to increase production capacity, develop new products, services, solutions, or provide support and services for Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs.

grant_single_labels|projects

Eligible projects and activities for this grant include those aimed at supporting Indigenous businesses, economic development corporations, and not-for-profit organizations within southern Ontario. These initiatives focus on enhancing production capacity, market development, workforce attraction, and business support services.
  • Increase production capacity, purchase and install equipment
  • Develop new products, services, or solutions
  • Access services or expertise necessary to complete your project
  • Participate in trade shows, business functions, or other market development activities
  • Strengthen business, management, and marketing capacity
  • Attract and develop workers
  • Invest in businesses in your region, provide financial support to advance community interests
  • Provide services for Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs such as access to capital, networking, and mentoring opportunities
  • Enable First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples’ participation in new or growing sectors
  • Offer services to Indigenous businesses to support a skilled workforce
  • Increase technical capacity (new equipment or software adoption, marketing, sales, product design, etc.) and managerial capacity (financial management, human resources, etc.) of Indigenous businesses
  • Develop new tools, technology, products, services, or systems for Indigenous economic development
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$200,000

Toronto
Purchase and install advanced machinery to increase production capacity for a local furniture manufacturer.

$140,000

Ottawa
Develop an online platform for Indigenous artisans to sell their products worldwide.

$68,000

Vancouver
Participate in international trade shows to market eco-friendly Indigenous apparel.

$80,000

Waterloo
Develop a mentorship program for Indigenous entrepreneurs in the tech industry.

$60,000

Kelowna
Purchase equipment to increase the production of organic honey by an Indigenous cooperative.

$36,000

Calgary
Increase technical capacity by adopting new software for an Indigenous-owned marketing firm.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Indigenous businesses and organizations in southern Ontario are eligible for funding to support economic development projects. Detailed eligibility criteria are as follows:
  • Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs
  • Indigenous economic development corporations (IEDCs)
  • Indigenous not-for-profit organizations or associations

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Yes, there are eligible types of companies for this grant. Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs, economic development corporations, and not-for-profit organizations in southern Ontario may qualify for funding.
  • Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs
  • Economic development corporations (IEDCs)
  • Not-for-profit organizations or associations

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include costs associated with increasing production capacity, developing new products and services, accessing necessary expertise, participating in market development activities, and more.
  • Increase production capacity, purchase and install equipment
  • Develop new products, services, or solutions
  • Access services or expertise necessary to complete your project
  • Participate in trade shows, business functions, or other market development activities
  • Strengthen business, management, and marketing capacity
  • Attract and develop workers
  • Invest in businesses to advance community interests
  • Provide services for Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs, such as access to capital, networking and mentoring opportunities, or specialized business support services
  • Enable First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples' participation in new or growing sectors
  • Support a skilled workforce for Indigenous businesses
  • Increase technical and managerial capacity of Indigenous businesses
  • Develop new tools, technology, products, services, or systems for Indigenous economic development

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

The eligible geographic zones for this grant are the 37 Statistics Canada census divisions in southern Ontario. These areas are supported by FedDev Ontario for economic development initiatives.
  • Brant
  • Bruce
  • Chatham-Kent
  • Dufferin
  • Durham
  • Elgin
  • Essex
  • Frontenac
  • Grey
  • Haldimand–Norfolk
  • Haliburton
  • Halton
  • Hamilton
  • Hastings
  • Huron
  • Kawartha Lakes
  • Lambton
  • Lanark
  • Leeds and Grenville
  • Lennox and Addington
  • Middlesex
  • Niagara
  • Northumberland
  • Ottawa
  • Oxford
  • Peel
  • Perth
  • Peterborough
  • Prescott and Russell
  • Prince Edward and Lambton
  • Renfrew
  • Simcoe
  • Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
  • Toronto
  • Waterloo
  • Wellington
  • York

grant_single_labels|criteria

- Projects must be in southern Ontario - Projects must benefit Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs, economic development corporations (IEDCs), or not-for-profit organizations or associations - Projects must align with the funding objectives outlined in the grant information - Projects must demonstrate a clear plan on how the funding will be used to achieve the desired outcomes - Projects must show potential for economic development and positive impact on Indigenous communities - Projects must meet the full eligibility requirements outlined by FedDev Ontario for Indigenous businesses and organizations

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Contact FedDev Ontario via email at indigenous-autochtones@feddevontario.gc.ca to discuss your project idea and objectives.
  • Step 2: Consult with the dedicated officers to obtain information on full eligibility requirements for your specific project or organization.
  • Step 3: If deemed eligible, work with FedDev Ontario's team to navigate available programming and services that align with your project or business goals.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

FedDev Ontario offers multiple ways for Indigenous businesses, organizations, and not-for-profits in southern Ontario to achieve their economic development goals.
  • No deadline to apply.
  • No need to complete an application form before contacting the team.

grant_single_labels|documents

Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous

grant_single_labels|contact

indigenous-autochtones@feddevontario.gc.ca
1-877-553-5507
Apply to this program