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Funding Opportunities

Regional Technology Development Site of Simcoe County, Barrie and Orillia

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The Regional Technology Development Site (RTDS) of Simcoe County, Barrie and Orillia provides small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access to advanced research and innovation programming, applied research and prototyping support, functional testing environments, accelerator and commercialization programming, and access to municipal infrastructure to accelerate automotive and smart mobility innovation and product development.

County of Simcoe – Social and Community Investment Fund

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The Social and Community Investment Fund (SCIF) supports community organizations delivering targeted, evidence-informed programs that reduce poverty and strengthen stability across Simcoe County. To learn more about the fund, including the different funding streams and eligibility criteria, please visit the program webpage.

Federally Funded Programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

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The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is a $3.5 billion, 5-year agreement (April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028) between the federal, provincial and territorial governments. The initiative seeks to boost competitiveness, drive innovation, and build greater resilience across the agriculture, agri‑food, and agri‑based products sector.

The Sustainable CAP is centered on five key priority areas, including:
– Building sector capacity, growth and competitiveness
– Climate change and environment
– Science, research and innovation
– Market development and trade
– Resiliency and public trust

To learn more about available federally funded programs, please see here.

Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association

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The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) delivers a wide range of educational workshops, funding programs, demonstrations, and applied research projects. To learn more about the cost-share funding programs it delivers to help Ontario’s farmers implement best management and sustainability practices, please see here. Additional information can also be found through the Project Category Search.

Food Processing Skills Canada

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Food Processing Skills Canada is a workforce development organization for the food and beverage industry in Canada. It offers funded programs and resources designed to support the sector’s workforce, with initiatives tailored to address industry-specific skills gaps, labour challenges, and HR priorities.

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