Economic Development Initiative (EDI) in southern Ontario

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.

What this program funds

FedDev Ontario administers the Economic Development Initiative, which provides non-repayable contributions to eligible organizations in southern Ontario. The program funds projects that promote economic diversification, business development, innovation, and support for small and medium enterprises.

Eligible applicants are incorporated Francophone or bilingual not-for-profit organizations, including community and economic development organizations, not-for-profit associations, and post-secondary institutions offering full-time programs in French. The program supports projects in economic development and diversification, business development, women's and youth economic initiatives, clean technology, social economy activities such as early childhood and newcomer integration, tourism, manufacturing, and information technology.

FedDev Ontario provides up to $500,000 per year in non-repayable contributions per eligible organization. The agency covers a maximum of 70% of eligible project costs, with applicants required to provide a minimum 30% cost-share from other sources. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis through rolling intake.

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