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Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream

Funding for community infrastructure projects

Offered by
Government of Ontario
Official source: ontario.ca

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Funding available
$ 250,000
Up to 30.000002% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

Receive up to $250,000 to cover a maximum of 30% of eligible projects costs that improve and rehabilitate physical assets identified as strategically important to a community to preserve its unique character and quality of life and enhance it for future g

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$250,000
Maximum share of project costs
30%
Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Attract or retain talent
  • Develop an online presence

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents
Legal structures
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Culture and Arts, Economic, Social and Community Development, Housing, Employment and Training, Business Associations, Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
Children & youth, Indigenous peoples, Rural / Remote communities, Business owners / entrepreneurs
Scope
Local, Municipal, Regional, Provincial

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Availability timeline

2025
Periods: 1

Latest changes

ROD Program reopens with October 1, 2026 deadline

The third ROD Program application period is open again, with applications due by October 1, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET, and the application forms are now linked in the submission steps.

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The Rural Ontario Development Program page now says the third application period is open and sets the submission deadline at October 1, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET. The steps to apply now include direct links to the Community Development Stream and Business Development Stream application forms.

Official source: ontario.ca
September 25, 2026

Documents Needed

  • Community Development Stream application form
  • Business Development Stream application form

Contacts

RODprogram@ontario.ca
1-877-424-1300

Official sources

ontario.ca

Program guide

Rural Economic Development (RED) Program Guidelines
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream Program

What is the Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream?

Receive up to $250,000 to cover a maximum of 30% of eligible projects costs that improve and rehabilitate physical assets identified as strategically important to a community to preserve its unique character and quality of life and enhance it for future g

How much funding can be received?

Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream Funds up to 30.000002% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.

Who can I contact for more information about the Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream?

You can contact Government of Ontario by email at RODprogram@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-877-424-1300.

Where is the Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream available?

The Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream?

Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream is funded by Government of Ontario