Eastern Ontario Development Fund
About this program
Financial support for businesses, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations to grow operations, improve productivity, invest in innovation, pursue new markets and create jobs in eastern Ontario. Excludes primary production, retail, construction, personal services, consulting, electricity generation, waste management, information and communication services, academic research, and stand-alone restaurants and hotels.
Eligibility
Businesses with 3+ years operations, 10+ employees (5+ in rural areas), committing to create 5+ new jobs and invest $500K+ ($200K+ rural). Municipalities and not-for-profit organizations for community economic development projects over $100K.
Source: official program page at ontario.ca. Last checked by Ag Alerts on February 11, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for Eastern Ontario Development Fund?
Businesses with 3+ years operations, 10+ employees (5+ in rural areas), committing to create 5+ new jobs and invest $500K+ ($200K+ rural). Municipalities and not-for-profit organizations for community economic development projects over $100K.
Is this program still open?
No, this program is currently closed to new applications. Many programs reopen annually; check the official program page or sign up for a reopening alert above.
How much funding is available?
Up to 15% of eligible project costs for businesses (max $5M loans, up to $1.5M grants); up to 50% for community projects (max $1.5M). See the official program page for full details.
How do I apply?
Apply directly through the official program page linked above. Ag Alerts is an independent service and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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