FUNDING

Regional Development Program

The Regional Development Program takes a coordinated approach to supporting business growth in eastern and southwestern Ontario.

The Eastern Ontario Development Fund and Southwestern Ontario Development Fund provide financial support to businesses, municipalities, and economic development organizations for economic development in eastern and southwestern Ontario, respectively. In addition, there is the Regional Development Program: Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) Stream, which is designed to support eligible companies investing in technology, equipment, or workforce skills to enhance their competitiveness.

Ontario Together Trade Fund

The Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) provides financial support to help eligible Ontario companies impacted by trade disruptions enhance resilience, strengthen capacity, build local supply chains in Ontario, and expand market reach. The fund supports near-term investments so businesses can serve more interprovincial customers, develop new markets, and re-shore critical supply chains in the face of U.S. tariffs. Projects must address the impacts of U.S. trade disruptions and align with Ontario’s key economic priorities. The types of support available include funding and complementary supports and services.

Ontario Automotive Modernization Program

The Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP) seeks to help modernize Ontario’s automotive supply chain. The program provides financial assistance to eligible small- or medium-sized Ontario-based businesses in the automotive supply chain as they introduce new process technology, tools and technologies for new product development, or lean manufacturing solutions.

New Relationship Fund

The New Relationship Fund (NRF) supports First Nations, Métis communities, and Indigenous organizations with respect to job creation, business partnership development, economic opportunities advancement as well as building consultation and engagement capacity and expertise.

Township of Springwater Community Improvement Plan

The Township of Springwater’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is designed to support local businesses and stimulate investment in the community. Besides supporting and incentivizing new development within the Township, the CIP also invests in façade improvements, new signage, and building renovations and improvements. The CIP has a total of eight grant programs available to business owners within the Community Improvement Project Area and who meet the eligibility criteria.

Township of Ramara Community Improvement Plan

The Township of Ramara is preparing a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to help enhance economic development opportunities and business investment, create a sense of community and attract tourism. The CIP will focus on the designated settlement area of Brechin to assist with private-sector redevelopment and facilitate property improvements.