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Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Funding for business-support organizations in Southern Ontario
Funding available
$ 125,000 - $ 10,000,000
Deadline
March 31, 2025
Opened January 1, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
FedDev Ontario offers non-repayable contributions from $125,000 to $10 million per project. The program supports not-for-profit and community development organizations that help businesses grow in Southern Ontario through innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that strengthen regional business ecosystems.
- Projects that help small- and medium-sized businesses grow and build resilience.
- Projects that support innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Projects that provide mentorship and training to new entrepreneurs.
- Projects that foster inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Community development organizations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Southern Ontario.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with program priorities such as clean economic growth, growth companies, technology, and industrial transition.
- Contribution to inclusive growth and regional coverage.
- Potential to support underrepresented groups.
- Priority may be given to projects supporting zero-emission vehicles or housing manufacturing innovation.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check program fit
- Review the program information to confirm the opportunity is suitable for your organization.
- Step 2: Review application details
- Open the next section and read the program information provided by FedDev Ontario.
- Step 3: Prepare the application
- Prepare your submission for the next scheduled application intake period.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Complete and send the application through the process provided by FedDev Ontario.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by FedDev Ontario after submission.
- Projects are assessed against the program’s priorities and investment principles.
- Successful applicants are contacted by the funding body.
- Applicants may be asked to prepare for the next intake period if not currently open.
Additional information
- FedDev Ontario supports organizations that help local businesses grow in Southern Ontario.
- Applications are accepted during scheduled intake periods.
- Applicants may contact FedDev Ontario with questions or to discuss future applications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations Program
What is the Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations?
FedDev Ontario offers non-repayable contributions from $125,000 to $10 million per project. The program supports not-for-profit and community development organizations that help businesses grow in Southern Ontario through innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development activities.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations Funds up to $10,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations program?
To be eligible for the Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations program, you must:
Not-for-profit or community development organizations.
Must support businesses in Southern Ontario.
Project must drive growth or innovation.
What expenses are eligible under Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations?
Projects that strengthen regional business ecosystems.
Projects that help small- and medium-sized businesses grow and build resilience.
Projects that support innovation and entrepreneurship.
Projects that provide mentorship and training to new entrepreneurs.
Projects that foster inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations?
You can contact Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) by email at info@feddevontario.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-593-5505.
Where is the Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations available?
The Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations program is available the province of Ontario.