Community Investment Initiative for Northern Ontario
FedNor’s investment through the Community Investment Initiative for Northern Ontario will enable recipient communities and First Nations to increase the number of community and/or regional economic development initiatives implemented leading to increased business investment; job creation; and increased regional collaboration and partnerships among communities.
Grant Deadline
Deadline not available
Funding Amount
$300,000 up to 90%
Type of Grant
Hiring, Funding
Sectors
All Sectors
Demographics
Incorporation
For Profit
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
- Rural municipalities, First Nation communities in Northern Ontario;
- Community Futures Development Corporations ( CFDCs ) and Tribal Councils on behalf of several communities.
Applicants would need to meet the following criteria, stating that:
- They do not have a dedicated full-time economic development officer position.
- They have either an existing economic plan or strategy with a concrete economic opportunity requiring support to implement or an identified economic opportunity to capitalize on, develop and implement
- They can demonstrate administrative capacity to undertake the project, including establishing work objectives and monitoring project outcomes.
Note: Regionally-based projects may include communities or First Nations with an economic development officer that do not have the capacity to lead a regional effort.
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.