Build Communities Strong Fund—Local Impact Stream in Northern Ontario

About this program

The Build Communities Strong Fund—Local Impact Stream supports not-for-profits, municipalities, and Indigenous communities in Northern Ontario to build or improve community infrastructure for public use and benefit. FedNor provides non-repayable funding up to $1 million (up to 50% of eligible costs, or 100% for Indigenous recipients) for shovel-ready community projects that strengthen communities and advance local economic development.

What this program funds

The Build Communities Strong Fund—Local Impact Stream is administered by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) to support community infrastructure projects in Northern Ontario. The program funds construction or improvement of community infrastructure for public use and benefit, including recreation and sport facilities, cultural infrastructure, parks, and community buildings.

Not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and municipal organizations, and Indigenous communities and organizations in Northern Ontario are eligible to apply. Applicants must have projects that are shovel-ready and advance local economic development.

FedNor provides non-repayable funding up to $1 million per project. For most applicants, funding covers up to 50% of eligible costs. Indigenous recipients can receive up to 100% of eligible costs.

The program accepts applications on a rolling basis with a deadline of July 15, 2026. Funding will be distributed on a continuous intake basis over four years or until funds are exhausted.

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