Regional Development Program
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Ontario's Regional Development Program, the umbrella for the Eastern and Southwestern Ontario Development Funds and related funds. It supports small and medium-sized businesses investing in new equipment and training, plus municipalities and economic development organizations. Projects can't be eligible under other provincial programs.
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Apply on ontario.ca(Opens the funder’s site)Key facts
| Who can apply | Small businesses, Non-profits and charities, Municipalities |
|---|---|
| Pays for | Growth and equipment, Training and skills |
| Where | Ontario |
| Type | Funding |
| Intake | Dates not yet checked |
Who qualifies, in the funder’s words
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Who qualifies
For small and medium-sized businesses investing in new equipment and training.
“eligible small- and medium-sized businesses investing in new equipment and training” Source: ontario.ca · Checked today
Combining with other funding
The project shouldn't be eligible under another provincial program.
“Please note that the proposed project should not be eligible for funding under other provincial programs.” Source: ontario.ca · Checked today
How to apply
See the individual fund pages, or email rdp@ontario.ca.
Other programs for the same need, open now
Up to $250,000
Non-repayable equity contributions for Indigenous small and medium-sized businesses: up to $99,999 for individual entrepreneurs and up to $250,000 for community-owned businesses, through Indigenous Financial Institutions and Métis Capital Corporations. There is no deadline.
Up to $500,000
Repayable contributions of up to $500,000 per project (up to 50% of costs) for incorporated small and medium-sized businesses and Indigenous businesses in Northern Ontario that are scaling up, adopting technology or improving productivity. Retail and service businesses and small start-ups are not covered. Applications are assessed as they arrive, but budget is limited.
Up to $5,000,000
Ontario funding for businesses expanding in eastern Ontario (at least 3 years operating, 10+ employees or 5 in rural areas, creating at least 5 jobs, investing at least $500,000 or $200,000 rural): interest-free loans of up to 15% of costs to $5 million, with grants in some cases. Community projects can get grants of up to 50%, to $1.5 million. The next application deadline is January 21, 2027.
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Sources and checks
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