FedNor Awards $8.1M Across 15 Northern Ontario Business Projects
FedNor has announced investments totalling over $8.1 million to support, sustain, and grow 15 small business projects across Northern Ontario.
FedNor Invests $9.7M in Northern Ontario Tourism
As the tourism industry around the world continues to rebound following the global pandemic, FedNor is investing $9.7 million to benefit 74 tourism projects in Northern Ontario.
FedNor Becomes An Independent Agency
FedNor, is officially a standalone agency as of August 10, 2021. Northern Ontario reveres this transition as a win for local businesses.
Leamington’s $710K Project Bolstered by the Canadian Experiences Fund
A $710K project in Leamington, Ontario will receive federal government subsidies through the Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF).
Northern Ontario Requests Additional FedNor Small Business Funding
The economic development of northern Ontario is extremely important to all levels of government. To grow and sustain businesses in the region, government grants and loans can be obtained to offset a portion of project costs. This funding is allocated by governments on a regional basis, and is usually determined on population or development potential….
Government of Canada Funds $377,800 in 6 Infrastructure Northern Ontario Projects
The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) recently announced support for six northern Ontario infrastructure projects. Up to $377,800 in Canadian government grants will be provided to northern Ontario municipalities and First Nations communities completing critical infrastructure projects. These investments are result of the federal government’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150)….
FedNor Invests $1.5 in Innovation Centre for Northern Ontario SMEs
The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) recently committed close to $1.5M in federal investments to promote greater innovation and competitiveness within northern Ontario. On October 28, 2016, FedNor announced that it would provide up to $1,488,972 in Ontario government funding to support the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre. The Innovation Centre provides…
CME-FedNor Assessments: Northern Ontario Manufacturing Grants
The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) provides federally sourced funds to businesses, organizations, and communities within the province’s northern regions. The agency supports the development and competitiveness of businesses to ensure the north grows and contributes toward the country’s economy. Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) also provides support to growing businesses across…
FedNor Targeted Manufacturing Initiative: Northern Ontario Grants
With a decreasing population that is largely comprised of aging citizens, northern Ontario provides challenges for growing businesses. Due to immense migration of youth talent, either to other provinces or moving to southern Ontario, businesses in the northern part of the province are having difficulties finding quality workers – especially skilled labour. Although northern Ontario…
Funding for Hiring Grads Leads to Tourism Boost in Northern Ontario
Northern Ontario organization, Friends of Algonquin, have successfully leveraged wage subsidies for hiring a recent post-secondary graduate throughout 2015. The association, who provides advocacy and educational services, hired a youth intern for a one-year period to develop outreach programs that encourage tourism, as well as build a database encompassing photographs and artifacts from the park….