Western Ontario Fall Funders Forum Series

The Western Ontario Fall Funders Forum Series is an in-person opportunity to meet representatives from various provincial ministries, who will present and discuss their respective grant programs.

The series provides communities, nonprofits, economic development stakeholders and local businesses with direct access to funders, helping them better understand available supports, eligibility criteria, and application timelines.

Whether you represent a municipality, nonprofit, local business, or economic development group, this is your chance to:

·      Learn about upcoming grant programs and their timeline

·      Understand eligibility requirements and evaluation priorities

·      Build relationships directly with funders and other regional stakeholders

·      Ask questions in a supportive, in-person setting

The in-person event will feature presentations from representatives of:

Ministry of Rural Affairs (MRA)

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (MEDJCT)

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming (MTCG)

Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD)

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA)

Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII)

Session Dates:

Registration is required, events are in-person

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Blyth

Thursday, November 27, 2025 Paris

Thursday, November 27, 2025 Tillsonburg

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Midhurst

Thursday, December 4, 2025 Sarnia

Thursday, December 4, 2025 Komoka