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Rural Association Partnership Program - Ottawa - Ontario - Canada
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Rural Association Partnership Program

Supports rural Ottawa organizations with project-based financial assistance
City of Ottawa
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
  • Closing date : April 24, 2022
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Overview

The Rural Association Partnership Program offers project-based funding of up to $7,500 to support rural business organizations, fairs, and farmers' markets in Ottawa. The program is designed to strengthen the rural economy through initiatives that promote economic development, community impact, and organizational effectiveness.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : April 24, 2022

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Ottawa
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Startups
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

  • Initiatives that support the economic development of rural business organizations in Ottawa.
  • Projects aimed at enhancing or promoting rural fairs.
  • Programs and activities that strengthen farmers' markets in rural Ottawa.
  • Efforts to increase community and visitor engagement with rural Ottawa, including tourism-related projects.
  • Projects designed to increase the capacity of rural communities to provide a quality visitor experience.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Rural business organizations such as Chambers of Commerce and Business Improvement Areas
  • Organizations operating rural fairs
  • Organizations that operate farmers’ markets

Who is not eligible

  • Individuals
  • Educational or religious institutions
  • Government agencies
  • For-profit organizations or business ventures
  • Political parties

Eligible expenses

  • Cash expenses that are directly related to the approved project activities.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Organizations based in rural Ottawa.

Additional information

  • Financial need is considered in addition to assessment criteria, with priority given to demonstrated financial need.
  • Applications from startup organizations will be assessed with less importance placed on historical performance.
  • Recipients are required to acknowledge the support of the City of Ottawa in their communications and materials.
  • Jury members and assessors are selected to ensure balanced representation across sector experience, official languages, gender, and geographic areas.

Contacts

ruralaffairs@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424

Frequently Asked Questions about the Rural Association Partnership Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Rural Association Partnership Program. 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 Rural Association Partnership Program?

The Rural Association Partnership Program offers project-based funding of up to $7,500 to support rural business organizations, fairs, and farmers' markets in Ottawa. The program is designed to strengthen the rural economy through initiatives that promote economic development, community impact, and organizational effectiveness.

How much funding can be received?

Rural Association Partnership Program Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Rural Association Partnership Program program?

To be eligible for the Rural Association Partnership Program program, you must: Not-for-profit organizations based in rural Ottawa Organizations must support rural economic development Must have an active Board of Directors and an ongoing presence in rural Ottawa

What expenses are eligible under Rural Association Partnership Program?

Initiatives that support the economic development of rural business organizations in Ottawa. Projects aimed at enhancing or promoting rural fairs. Programs and activities that strengthen farmers' markets in rural Ottawa. Efforts to increase community and visitor engagement with rural Ottawa, including tourism-related projects. Projects designed to increase the capacity of rural communities to provide a quality visitor experience.

Who can I contact for more information about the Rural Association Partnership Program?

You can contact City of Ottawa by email at ruralaffairs@ottawa.ca or by phone at 613-580-2424.

Where is the Rural Association Partnership Program available?

The Rural Association Partnership Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Rural Association Partnership Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Rural Association Partnership Program is a Grant and Funding

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