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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