ASCIP Funding for Automotive Manufacturers Application Deadline

ASCIP Automotive Manufacturing Grants: January 31, 2019 Deadline

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Please Note: ASCIP’s final application intake has closed. Ontario automotive manufacturers should explore the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (OAMP) for funding support. The Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program (ASCIP) is an Ontario government funding program that supports automotive manufacturing technology adoption projects. Through ASCIP funding, automotive suppliers can access Ontario business grants to offset a portion of costs related…

Greenbelt Fund Local Food Investment Fund Ontario Agriculture Grants

Greenbelt Fund Awards $21k for Innovative Food Waste Management Plan

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Casa Bonita Foods Inc. is an Ontario-based food processor making authentic Mexican tortillas and tortilla chips with fresh, local ingredients. Their products are served at restaurants in Toronto and sold at Sobeys grocery stores across Canada. The company has recently received Ontario government funding to purchase new equipment, incorporate more Ontario ingredients, and introduce a…

Ontario Trillium Foundation Grants for Non-Profits

Ontario Trillium Foundation Awards $75k in Non-Profit Funding

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Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex is a non-profit, faith-based organization working towards universal access to safe, decent, affordable housing, as well as breaking the cycle of poverty. The organization has recently received Ontario government grants to reinstate a furniture bank which helps those in need furnish their homes. The Ontario Trillium Foundation is providing Habitat for…

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation Business Expansion Grants

NOHFC Funding Supports Northern Ontario Forestry Industry with $1.4M

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Two companies within the forest industry have recently received northern Ontario government funding for their business expansion projects. Manitou Forest Products and Henry’s Trucking will move forward with projects to support the local industry and create 10 jobs for the town of Emo, Ontario. A combined total of $1,376,157 in grants for forestry equipment has…

Celebrate Ontario Government Funding for Festivals and Events

Celebrate Ontario Awards $300k in Tourism Grants to Chatham-Kent Expo

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Earlier this year, Celebrate Ontario 2018 announced over $20M in government funding for tourism initiatives to 328 festivals and events. This was the largest number of festivals and events supported in the history of the program. The municipality of Chatham-Kent, Ontario is hosting one of these awarded festivals, and received tourism grants for the International…

Export Market Access Trade Show Grants Ontario

Export Market Access (EMA) Trade Show Grants: Funding FAQs

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Please Note: Export Market Access is now closed and not accepting further applications. For trade show grants and other forms of export support, learn more about the CanExport program. Export Market Access (EMA) is an Ontario government grant designed to help small and medium-sized businesses reach and expand international markets. The program reduces costs commonly incurred while…

Ignite Pitch Competition Support for Ontario Energy Innovation

Ignite Pitch Competition: Support for Ontario Energy Innovation

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Partner with OPG in the 2018 Ignite Competition Ontario is known as a leader in low-carbon electricity generation. Investments in clean technologies have long been a goal for Ontario’s electrical system, which has benefited Ontarians and businesses alike. Adopting innovative, clean technologies today helps shift towards a more sustainable grid and enables Ontario to benefit…

Ontario Government Incentives for Hiring Young Talent

Employment Ontario Government Incentives for Hiring Youth Workers

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As Ontario’s aging workforce draws nearer to retirement, it’s essential that companies have a plan for how to fill these roles. Recruiting students and recent graduates is a good strategy to overcome talent gaps, although employers often find it difficult to find and hire quality youth employees. The additional time and costs needed to hire…

EODF Business Grants Ontario Government Funding

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF): Business Investment Grants

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Update: In response to COVID-19, the second intake of EODF has been extended to May 29, 2020. Attracting business investment to Eastern Ontario has historically been a challenge for economic developers. Although there are many high-potential companies operating in the region, these organizations typically do not invest and grow at the same rate as other…

Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program ASCIP Grants Ontario Government Funding

Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program Eligibility

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Please Note: ASCIP’s final application intake has closed. Ontario automotive manufacturers should explore the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (OAMP) for funding support. The Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program (ASCIP) is an Ontario government funding program that provides automotive manufacturers with grants for equipment and software upgrades. Targeted towards tier two and three automotive suppliers, it offsets a…