Funders Forum Attendees Learn More About Available Funds
It was standing room only as business, municipality and agency representatives gathered to collect information on current funding programs at the newly opened Quality Inn & Suites in Prescott on July 15th. The Cross-Ministry Funders Forum allowed attendees a convenient one-stop-shop exposure to current programs. There are multiple funding programs available, depending upon the nature of each applicants' eligibility. Here is a list of ministries, and the respective funds presented:
Ministry of Rural Affaires (MRA)
Rural Ontario Development (ROD) program
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD)
Skills Development Fund
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (MEDJCT)
Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF)
Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)
Trade Impacted Communities Program (TICP)
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming (MTCG)
Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone Grant - EASE
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA)
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
For more on funding, visit the Leeds Grenville Economic Development funding resources page. To receive advice on whether your business could qualify, connect with Business Development Officer Shelbi McFarlane. Email or call 613-342-3840 x 5361.
The Government of Ontario has launched the new Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program. Through the Business Stream, eligible rural businesses can receive 35% of project costs, up to $10,000, for initiatives that support growth and resilience.
Eligible businesses must:
Have 1–20 employees (not including owners)
Pay agricultural, commercial, or industrial property tax
Be physically located in rural Ontario (all of Leeds Grenville qualifies)
Not operate in a solely residential property
Eligible project types include:
Market or product diversification
Cybersecurity improvements
Succession planning
Accessibility upgrades
Funding will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis.
Applications are open until September 24th.
Join one of the information sessions available on August 20th or September 10th from 10-11:30 a.m.
For full program details visit the website or Email RODprogram@ontario.ca
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