Canada-Ontario Job Grant
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Employers can get up to $10,000 in government support per person for training costs. The Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) provides opportunities for employers, individually or in groups, to invest in their workforce, with help from the government. This grant provides direct financial support to individual employers or employer consortia who wish to purchase training for their employees. It is available to small, medium and large businesses with a plan to deliver short-term training to existing and new employees.
To learn about your eligibility, the application process, and more, contact a representative in your area.
- Employment + Education Centre, Brockville & Area
Business Services Manager Teanne Larocque: teanne@eecentre.com or call 613-498-2111, ext. 365.
- ontrac, Smiths Falls
Job Developer Joanne Watson: JWatson@getontrac.ca or call 613-283-6978.
- KEYS, Gananoque & Rideau Lakes, Westport, Leeds & the Thousand Islands
Program Administrator Dana Betournay: danab@keys.ca or call 613-546-5559, ext. 218
- CSE Consulting: South & North Grenville
Program Facilitator Rod Palmer (South Grenville) rod@cseconsulting.com or call 613-213-2898 Tracy McDonald (North Grenville) tracy@cseconsulting.com or call 613-498-4410.
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Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy (CLOSED for 2024)
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Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is an annual program that provides wage subsidies to employers from not-for-profit organizations, public sector, and private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees, to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years.
The annual Call for Applications for 2024 the Canada Summer Jobs Program closed on January 10, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time).
The program typically accepts applications in November.
For more information on the program click here.
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Community Development Corporations - Business Loans
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Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) support community economic development by assisting communities to strengthen and diversify their economies. As a community-based, not-for-profit, organization, the CFDCs are run by a board of local volunteers and staffed by professionals who encourage entrepreneurship and the pursuit of economic opportunities.
The CFDCs are supported by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and offer the following services:
- strategic community planning and socio-economic development;
- support for community-based projects;
- business support services; and
- access to financing.
1000 Islands Community Development Corporation (Serving Brockville, Gananoque, Leeds and the Thousand Islands, Front of Yonge, Athens, Southern Rideau Lakes, Southern Elizabethtown-Kitley) |
Serving Township of Athens, City of Brockville, Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley, Township of Front of Yonge, Town of Gananoque, Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands.
The 1000 Islands Community Development Corporation works actively to collaborate with our regional partners to strengthen and develop our communities by investing in sustainable economic development, encouraging entrepreneurship and pursuing economic opportunities. They provide the area with financial and consulting service to small and medium-sized businesses.
Contact Information:
3 Market Street West, Suite 3 Brockville, ON K6V 7L2
Telephone: 613-345-6216 Toll Free: 1-800-431-6015
Fax: 613-345-2391
Website: www.ticdc.ca Email: ticdc@ticdc.ca
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Community Futures Grenville (Serving North Grenville, Augusta Township, Edwardsburgh Cardinal & Prescott) |
Community Futures Grenville provides business loans, business advice and community economic development support throughout Grenville County Including: Augusta, Edwardsburgh Cardinal, North Grenville, and Prescott.
Business appointments can be scheduled with Business Loans Officer Darren Gallacher using this calendar.
Contact Information:
197 Water Street, Suite 405 PO Box 309 Prescott, ON K0E 1T0
Telephone: 613-925-4275
Website: www.cfgrenville.ca | Email: info@cfgrenville.ca
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Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation (Serving Westport, Merrickville-Wolford, Northern Rideau Lakes & Northern Elizabethtown-Kitley) |
Valley Heartland CFDC is dedicated to stimulating job creation, economic growth through business and community development and diversification of small towns and rural communities in the area they service.
Serving Lanark County and North Leeds County Including: Beckwith, Carleton Place, Drummond/North Elmsley, Elizabethtown-Kitley, Lanark Highlands, Merrickville-Wolford, Mississippi Mills, Montague, Perth, Rideau Lakes, Smiths Falls, Tay Valley, Westport
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Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative
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The purpose of the Initiative is to provide cost-share support to Dairy Processors for equipment upgrades that create or increase processing efficiencies and/or improve food safety.
A Recipient is eligible to be approved for 50% of Eligible Costs up to a maximum of $200,000 in funding under the Initiative.
The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. EST November 30, 2025, or until funding runs out — whichever comes first.
For more information, visit the program website.
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DELIA Microloan for Women-Owned Business
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DELIA offers $15,000 microloans to Women-owned businesses in Canada with an attractive term sheet, and prioritizes diverse, intersectional and under-served Women.
Successful DELIA applicants will be contacted by a member of the DELIA team who will organize an onboarding and orientation session.
Select DELIA loan recipients may benefit from additional 1:1 mentoring and support including business advisory, networking and referrals, group-based training and workshops and other supports.
Click here for more information.
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Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF)
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The Eastern Ontario Development Fund provides support for projects and investments to businesses, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations for economic development in eastern Ontario.
The types of support available include:
- funding support
- complementary services and support
The fund supports projects that:
- create jobs and build talent
- attract and encourage private sector investment
- lead to business growth and broad positive economic impacts
- encourage innovation, collaboration and cluster development
Learn more about who is eligible, what eligible businesses and community economic development projects need to do, and the eligibility checklist on the EODF website.
Contact Senior Business Advisor Denis Lapierre for assistance with your application at 613.415.8384 or by email.
Application opening: November 5, 2024 – January 28, 2025
Registration on TPON and consulting with regional advisor regarding your application is advised at least two weeks in advance of the application deadline.
Application deadline: January 28, 2025
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FedDev Ontario Regional Program Funding (Closing Dec 20, 2024)
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FedDev Ontario is excited to launch the spring intake of applications under our regional program streams. Businesses and organizations in the region. Please visit the For businesses and For organizations that help businesses grow web pages for more information.
There are two simplified ways to apply:
1.Funding for incorporated businesses – No-interest, repayable contributions from $125,000 up to $10 million for companies to grow, innovate and diversify.
2.Funding for organizations that help businesses grow (not-for-profit)– Non-repayable contributions from $125,000 up to $10 million for organizations to grow regional ecosystems, transform local economies, and foster inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
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EDC Loan Guarantee for Small and Medium Sized Businesses
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- EDC guarantees a new one-year term or operating line of credit for 80% of its value, up to $6.25M allowing businesses to deal with payroll and operating cost issues and enabling their financial institution to take on less risk. Available for all Canadian companies, including non-exporting businesses that sell domestically.
- Apply now.
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Futurpreneur Canada
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- Financing and mentoring to aspiring business owners aged 18-39 to launch successful businesses across Canada.
- Up to $75,000 in financing (in partnership with the BDC), an expert business mentor for up to two years, and resources to help you plan, manage and grow your business.
- Collateral-free loans at better interest rates than most banks.
- For more information on eligibility or to apply, visit the Futurpreneur Canada website.
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Grassroots Growth Initiative
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The objectives of the GGI are to:
- increase public engagement and support for agriculture, local food and rural development
- build youth leadership capacity and increase youth involvement in the agri-food sector
- enhance safety and risk management practices in the agri-food sector
- strengthen public trust and public knowledge about Ontario’s agri-food systems
- encourage agri-food and rural development outcomes
For full details about the program and application process, visit the Grassroots Growth Initiative website.
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Honey Bee Health Initiative
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This program was launched to help support beekeepers in maintaining healthy honey bee colonies as well as grow their number of colonies to increase the sustainability of the beekeeping industry in Ontario.
The program provides up to 50% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $25,000 per registered commercial beekeeper and $4,500 per registered hobbyist beekeeper.
For more information visit the program website.
Intake reopens: June 3, 2024, 9 am ET Intake will close when the available funding is fully allocated.
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RTO9 Tourism Partnership Program (CLOSED)
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RTO 9’s Partnership Fund initiative is available to tourism businesses and is designed to introduce new tourism products and build on existing tourism products that enhance the region’s diversity of tourism attractions.
Details will be posted when the 2025 program is opened.
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Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program
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Program opens for applications on June 3, 2024.
As part of the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative, the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) provides funding to eligible Ontario farmers to implement projects focused on addressing climate change through reducing greenhouse gas emissions and sequestering carbon. Funding is available for:
• Natural Grassland Establishment;
• Perennial Biomass Crops;
• Perennial Warm Season Pastures;
• Reduced Tillage;
• Tree and Shrub Planting;
• Water Retention Features, and;
• Wetlands.
The maximum RALP funding allocation for a single project is $150,000, and effective for applications submitted after April 1, 2024, a single applicant (farm business) may receive approval for new projects up to a maximum of $400,000 in total RALP funding for the duration of 5 year lifespan of the RALP (2024-2028).
Information on the program is now available in the online Program Guide at https://programguides.ontariosoilcrop.org/. The Program Guide provides information on eligible activities and costs, available funding, documentation required to be submitted with an application, and a link to the application form.
For more information, please contact us at s-cap@ontariosoilcrop.org.
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Save On Energy Programs
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Becoming more energy efficient doesn't take a lot of time, even for the busiest business owners. Find the right program for your needs. Learn which program is the right fit for your business.
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Receive upfront discounts from participating distributors on the purchase of energy-efficient lighting products that will help to lower your business’s energy consumption, improve your bottom line and transform your space.
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Drive your business forward with Save on Energy incentives of up to $3,000 for eligible lighting equipment and up to $2,500 for eligible non-lighting equipment.
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For a small business, energy costs can add up. The good news is that the Save on Energy Retrofit program can help you make your business more efficient.
For more details, visit the program website.
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thriveFORWARD
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thriveFORWARD is a new initiative, aimed at accelerating sustainable industrial investment in innovation capital across southern Ontario. thriveFORWARD will assist participants in future-proofing their business, building resiliency, and preparing for long-term growth by transitioning to a green economy.
Eligible projects include the commercialization of innovation or the adoption of an innovation by start-ups and SMEs that are investing in sustainable and inclusive growth. This new program is coordinated through the Northumberland CFDC and is available to eligible SME across Southern Ontario.
For more information about the program, please visit the website.
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Work Share Program
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The Work-Sharing Program helps employers and employees avoid layoffs when there is a temporary decrease in the normal level of business activity that is out of control of the employer.
Employees on a Work-Sharing agreement must agree to a reduced schedule of work, and share the available work equally over the term of the agreement.
To be eligible for a Work-Sharing agreement, your business or organization must:
- be a year-round business in Canada for at least 2 years
- have experienced a minimum 10% reduction in their business activities within the last six months
- have at least 2 eligible employees in the Work-Sharing unit that must share the available work equally
For full eligibility and program details, visit the website.
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Additional Opportunities
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Community Futures Grenville Economic Development Initiative
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This program provides non-repayable funding to support community economic development projects, up to 50% of eligible project costs to a maximum of $3000. The grant supports projects that:
- address strategic economic development priorities;
- support the business community;
- have a significant, measurable impact;
- demonstrate collaboration with community economic development partners;
- support community capacity for economic development.
The following organizations are eligible to apply for a microgrant:
- Not for profit organizations operating within Grenville County;
- Business Improvement Areas located in Grenville County;
- Municipalities located within or comprising Grenville County.
For full details about the program, click here.
All potential applicants are encouraged to contact the Grenville Community Futures office to discuss their potential project prior to completing an application. Katie Nolan, Executive Director 613-925-4275 ext. 1 or katie@cfgrenville.ca
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Rural Economic Development Program (CLOSED)
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Ontario’s Rural Economic Development (RED) program provides cost-share funding to support activities that create strong rural communities in Ontario, and opens doors to rural economic development through:
- funding assistance to address barriers to economic development and labour force challenges, better position rural communities to attract or retain investment, and enhance economic growth
- funding to build community capacity and support for economic development in Ontario’s rural communities
- investments in rural communities to help diversify and grow local economies – making economic growth more inclusive so rural Ontario continues to share in the province’s economic prosperity
To be eligible to apply to the RED program, you must be:
- a municipality
- a not-for-profit entity
- an Ontario Indigenous community or organization
- a Local Services Board
For more information visit the program website.
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