New Intake in Response to COVID-19: SWODF/EODF Funding Streams
The Southwestern and Eastern Ontario Development Funds offer up to $5M to support businesses undertaking economic development initiatives.
The Southwestern and Eastern Ontario Development Funds offer up to $5M to support businesses undertaking economic development initiatives.
The Canadian federal or provincial governments offer numerous programs that support Canadian companies with projects aimed at growing international partnerships and increasing exports.
Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF) Receive up to $1,000,000 in Tourism Funding. As administered by FedDev Ontario, the Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF) provides tourism grants to support growth and diversification projects performed by southern Ontario municipalities, non-profits, and incorporated businesses. CEF funding can be used to offset the costs of tourism event planning, development, and implementation,…
Canada’s 2020 Fall Economic Statement highlights that the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund has helped over 15,000 businesses and saved over 100,000 jobs during COVID-19.
Investing in Regional Diversification (IRD) Receive up to $20,000,000 in Grant Funding. The Investing in Regional Diversification Initiative (IRD) was developed by FedDev Ontario in order to support the long-term development of strong and diverse economies. Investing in Regional Diversification (IRD) News Top Investing in Regional Diversification (IRD) Resources: Investing in Regional Diversification (IRD) Overview…
Canadian Startup Resources Find Funding for Canadian Entrepreneurs. The Canadian government creates the majority of their funding programs for established businesses. To be eligible, companies should be incorporated for a minimum of two years and demonstrate net positive income. Mentor Works has put together a list of the top resources to help Canadian entrepreneurs get their…
Black-led organizations can access up to $3M for regional projects, or up to $5M for national projects to help Black Canadian entrepreneurs.
Read about the top five misconceptions related to Canadian business funding and what businesses should consider instead.
Eligible Canadian small businesses can qualify for government grants through the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund in support of pandemic recovery.
The RRRF has been crucial in stabilizing businesses following impacts of COVID-19. An additional $600 million will continue to offer federal relief solutions to address urgent needs.