Growing Forward 2 Ontario (GF2) is a $400 million government initiative funded through the Government of Ontario and administered by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Farming, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). The program has three streams tailored to address the needs of Ontario agricultural businesses, including a stream for Organizations and Collaborations. Through this specific stream,…
Most small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada have difficulty understanding the process of applying for government grants and loans. Between researching the Canadian government funding program they’re applying for, completing an application, and submitting it to a government agency for review, most SMEs have a difficult time investing the time and resource required to…
Many Canadians are unaware of how high youth employment rates are in the province of Ontario. As reported by Service Canada, in 2013 Ontario’s youth unemployment rate was 12.9%, much higher than the national average of 11.1%. This is one of the factors that contributed to youth being 1/3 of total migrants moving out of…
Ontario’s aerospace industry is a world leader, thanks to their commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. The industry, which employs over 17,000 people, is responsible for over $462 million in annual research and development spending and earns over $5.3 billion in revenue every year. To continue fuelling these research and development (R&D) activities, the Ontario…
With the recent change in government, we often get questions regarding the impacts of government changes on existing funding programs available in Canada. Will the funding programs our clients accessed in the past still be available? Will pending applications still be reviewed as they were pre-election? As the Canadian Government Funding Experts, Mentor Works would…
With its stunning landmarks and a rich culture, Ontario has long been seen as a world-class area for tourism. As a result, the province has generated a meaningful economic impact from tourism activities, such as events and attractions. In 2012, Ontario’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport reported that visitors to the province spent over…
The Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) has proved to be one of the most popular government funding grants available to Ontario employers looking to train their workforce. Since its launch in September 2014, COJG has subsidized over 21,000 workers’ training plans in Ontario, improving skillsets and helping to fill the province’s most in-demand skilled labour positions….
Program Update: CME SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth program will not be accepting applications after July 31, 2016. Please contact a Proactive Funding Planner to discuss alternate business grants for your company. The CME SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth (CME SMART) program is supported through funding by FedDev Ontario and supports southern Ontario manufacturers as…
A well-trained workforce is agile and can easily adapt to change, making beneficial decisions more quickly. Many small businesses in Ontario recognize the need to provide employee training but are hesitant to provide it due to the increased costs it requires. The Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) helps reduce this cost to companies by providing government…
Technology’s ability to empower competitive businesses is essential in an increasingly globalized economy. Tracking the evolution of customers’ thoughts and behaviours, market competition, and other factors is a key element of business success and adaptability. To remain competitive into the future, Canadian businesses must have access to the tools and talent which enable them to…