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.
New Intake Open for the Rural Economic Development (RED) Fund
RED supports rural communities and local businesses by attracting skilled workers with new jobs and creating opportunities for youth.
Rural Economic Development (RED) New Streams Announced for October 2021
The Rural Economic Development Fund (RED) has announced October 1, 2021 deadlines for two new funding streams.
Growing Northern Ontario Businesses – $800k Rural Economic Development Program (RED) Investment
Sixteen northern Ontario projects will create new skilled jobs and retain workers in local communities thanks to the $800K investment from the Rural Economic Development (RED) program.
Breaking Barriers: RED Program Supports Ontario’s Rural Communities
The Rural Economic Development (RED) Program offers government funding to assist economic development projects that establish resilient rural communities in Ontario.
Ontario Rural Economic Development Funding: Apply by February 1, 2021
UPDATE: The RED Program is currently accepting applications until February 1, 2021. The Rural Economic Development (RED) program has announced the re-opening of an application intake period for Economic Diversification and Competitiveness projects and Strategic Economic Infrastructure projects. The next intake deadline for Ontario’s Rural Economic Development funding program is February 1, 2021. Administered by…
Ontario Provincial Election 2018: Impacts on Business and Funding
On June 7, Ontario voters ushered in a new Conservative majority government to be led by Doug Ford. The incoming Premier won 40% of the popular vote and 76 seats overall, signaling a big change in provincial government. Having already appointed a Chief of Staff and assembled a transition team, it’s expected Ford’s cabinet will…
Rural Economic Development Grants for Ontario Municipalities
To drive a strong and diverse economy, rural Ontario municipalities must create the conditions necessary for businesses to thrive. This is no easy task to accomplish; not only do municipal governments need to conduct research and develop economic strategies, but they must also attract businesses and be actively involved in workforce attraction, retention, and development…
How to Qualify for Rural Economic Development (RED) Grants
The Rural Economic Development (RED) program is an Ontario government grant that provides funding for municipal governments and non-profit organizations who are completing projects which improve business conditions and enable greater competitiveness in rural regions. The Rural Economic Development program offers up to 50% of costs to a maximum $250k for projects which improve the…
2016 Government Funding Programs for the Automotive Industry
Nearly a year ago, CBC reported on former Industry Minister, James Moore’s meeting with executives from leading automotive companies. In an ongoing effort to strengthen Canada’s automotive sector, Moore has been working closely with Ford, Toyota, Chrysler-Fiat, and Honda to secure additional investments in their Canadian operations. “I’m very positive and very confident that we’ll…