Community Economic Development in Northern Ontario
FedNor is committed to working with economic development and industry stakeholders to build strong and sustainable communities in Northern Ontario. FedNor supports communities' efforts to plan and mobilize their resources, enhance business growth, and exploit new opportunities for economic development and diversification. 33% of funding for capital costs & up to 50% of funding for non-capital costs
Grant Deadline
Deadline not available
Funding Amount
50% of expense
Type of Grant
Hiring, Funding
Sectors
All Sectors
Demographics
Indigenous
Incorporation
Non Profit, Government Institution
Perks
Region Restriction
This grant is restricted to whole of Canada
Keywords
Age Restriction
This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100
Eligibility and Requirements
Eligible Applicants
- Not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario, such as community economic development, Aboriginal and Francophone organizations, industry and business associations, networks, or alliances.
- Municipalities; municipal organizations; and First Nations in Northern Ontario.
Eligible Project Activities
Activities related to community economic development, including those that leverage key economic sectors, such as mining and forest industries, tourism, agri-food, information and communications technology, renewable energy and manufacturing. Examples of eligible project activities include:
- strategic and business planning, sector or industry analysis, feasibility, marketing and engineering studies, recovery plans, workforce attraction and retention strategies, community investment readiness plans, inventories of community assets and community profiles;
- strengthening communities' economic foundations, including industrial and commercial assets and industrial/business parks, downtown revitalization, and waterfront development;
- implementation of priority initiatives identified in economic development plans that demonstrate strong economic results; and
- youth internships to assist with projects related to community economic and business development.
Grant Application website
Contact
Please call 1-877-333-6673 to discuss your proposal with a FedNor Officer in your area or begin your application process.