Economic Development Initiative (EDI) in southern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) Southern Ontario, Francophone communities

Funding amount

up to $500,000

Deadline

Rolling — apply anytime

Region

Southern Ontario, Francophone communities

Funder type

Federal Government

For

Nonprofits & charities

Eligible organizations

Incorporated Francophone or bilingual not-for-profit organizations, Community and economic development organizations, Not-for-profit organizations and associations, Post-secondary institutions offering full-time programs in French

Sectors

Economic development and diversification, Business and economic development, Women's economic initiatives, Youth economic initiatives

About this program

FedDev Ontario provides up to $500,000 per year in non-repayable contributions to eligible Francophone or bilingual not-for-profit organizations in southern Ontario for projects promoting economic diversification, business development, innovation, and SME support. FedDev Ontario covers a maximum of 70% of eligible project costs, with the applicant providing a minimum 30% cost-share.

Official program page Last verified August 31, 2026 by the Grant Shifter engine

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