Last verified: June 2026
A Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation program that helps existing Northern Ontario businesses expand. Funding can be a conditional contribution of up to 20% of eligible costs to a maximum of $400,000, that same contribution plus a loan, or a loan of up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $1,000,000. Applications are reviewed in competitive rounds with quarterly deadlines. Retail, consumer service, accommodation, and food service businesses are generally not eligible.
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Check my eligibility50% of costs up to $12,500, plus up to $2,500 for AODA upgrades and bonuses for multi-unit properties
GRANT50% of costs up to a $20,000 base grant, plus up to $4,000 for AODA upgrades and more for multi-unit properties
GRANTUp to $200,000 (up to 50% of eligible costs)