Rural Ontario Development Program

Government of Ontario Rural Ontario

Funding amount

up to $250,000

Deadline

2026-10-01

Region

Rural Ontario

Funder type

Provincial Government

For

Nonprofits & businesses

Eligible organizations

Municipalities, not-for-profit organization, Indigenous community or organization, local services board, small business

About this program

Cost-share funding for rural community and rural business projects in Ontario. Rural communities can apply for economic diversification, workforce development, community infrastructure enhancements, and strategies/plans funding (up to 50% cost-share). Small brick-and-mortar businesses with 1–20 employees can apply for business development support (up to 35% cost-share, max $10,000).

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