Last verified: June 2026
An Ontario program (the successor to the Rural Economic Development program) that funds projects strengthening rural economies. Small brick-and-mortar businesses with 1 to 20 employees can apply to the business development stream for up to 35% cost-share to a maximum of $10,000. Larger funding streams up to $250,000 are available to municipalities, Indigenous communities, and not-for-profits for economic development and infrastructure projects. Projects must be located in an eligible rural area of Ontario.
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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)