Our programs
Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund
Regional Economic Growth through
Innovation Open
The Black Entrepreneurship Program’s Ecosystem Fund strengthens support for Black entrepreneurs by funding Black led non profits to expand mentorship, networking, training, and capacity building services, helping Black business owners access the resources needed to start, grow, and succeed.
Business growth and competitiveness
Economic Development Initiative Northern Ontario Development Program Open
Support for small and medium-sized enterprises in key sectors through projects that improve access to capital, modernize processes, and expand trade, exports, and market access to strengthen regional economic growth in Northern Ontario.
Business scale-up and productivity
Regional Economic Growth
through Innovation Open
Funding offered under this program stream helps small and medium-sized enterprises accelerate growth and adopt innovative technologies that support scale-up, commercialization, productivity and market expansion to become more competitive.
Community Economic Development
Economic Development Initiative Northern Ontario Development Program Open
Support for small and rural Northern Ontario communities through investments in planning, business and industrial assets, priority initiatives, and youth internships to create conditions for economic growth and development.
Community Futures Program
Community Futures Program Open
The Community Futures Program supports a network of 24 Community Futures Development Corporations spread out across the region, dedicated to encouraging the growth of small and medium-sized businesses in Northern Ontario.
Community Investment Initiative for Northern Ontario
Northern Ontario Development Program Open
Funding helps small communities and First Nations hire an economic development professional to advance local opportunities, build partnerships, and implement strategies that strengthen the community and create jobs.
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Regional Economic Growth
through Innovation Open
Funding to support emerging technologies and rapid AI adoption in key Northern Ontario sectors, including agriculture, health sciences, manufacturing, mining, and forestry, to drive innovation, strengthen competitiveness, and fuel long term regional growth.
Regional Defense Investment Initiative
Regional Economic Growth
through Innovation Open
The Regional Defence Investment Initiative provides targeted funding for SMEs to modernize, adapt, and scale their operations to supply the critical goods and services Canada’s defence sector needs, strengthening national capabilities and advancing key Defence Industrial Strategy priorities.
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative
Regional Economic Growth
through Innovation Open
Funding under this program is supporting new approaches for building houses, including designing and upscaling modular homes, the use of 3D printing, mass timber construction, panelized construction, as well as implementing net-zero and climate resilient homebuilding practices.
Regional Innovation Ecosystem
Regional Economic Growth
through Innovation Open
Support under the Regional Innovation Ecosystem helps build inclusive regional networks that drive business growth and innovation, boost SME competitiveness, and strengthen support for under represented groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, and young entrepreneurs.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative
Regional Economic Growth
through Innovation Open
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative aims to support tariff impacted small and medium-sized enterprises and sectors to boost productivity, catalyze growth, and diversify markets, through projects that can be executed successfully before March 31, 2028.
Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario - Operating Assessments
Regional Economic Growth
through Innovation Open
FedNor's Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario offers funding for assessments that help manufacturers identify, plan, and prioritize improvements for their manufacturing operations, and help businesses develop strategies that will enhance efficiency, quality, productivity, and competitiveness.
Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario - Productivity improvements
Regional Economic Growth
through Innovation Open
FedNor's Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario offers funding support for implementation projects. This can include upgrading equipment, modernizing facilities, and adopting technology in order to directly improve productivity, increase sales and exports, and create jobs.
Youth Internships
Economic Development Initiative Northern Ontario Development Program Regional Economic Growth
through Innovation Open
FedNor’s Youth Internships program helps Northern Ontario organizations hire recent graduates by funding up to 90% of salary, benefits, and training costs, creating meaningful work experience for youth while supporting community and economic development projects across the region.
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