November 13, 2014
FedDev Ontario is providing the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation with a non-repayable contribution of up to $200,000 through the Investing in Regional Diversification initiative.
The WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation is a not-for-profit economic development organization supported by the City of Windsor and the County of Essex with a mandate to develop and execute strategies to retain, expand, attract and help to start new businesses in the Windsor-Essex region.
The Investing in Regional Diversification initiative encourages not-for-profit organizations to collaborate with businesses and post-secondary institutions in southern Ontario to undertake projects that will result in more diversified and competitive economies in the region's communities.
Funding is available for projects that:
- Enhance business attraction, investment and employment opportunities in southern Ontario regions and communities
- Strengthen regional businesses and clusters with the goal of economic diversification and sustainability
- Develop and expand collaborative efforts to strengthen regional assets and competitiveness
- Improve the economic circumstances of communities facing distress
Incorporated not-for-profit organizations located in southern Ontario with a focus on economic development, are eligible to apply under this initiative. Applications are accepted and assessed on an ongoing basis and applicants will be notified as their projects are approved.
For more information and detailed guidelines, please refer to the FedDev Ontario website at www.feddevontario.gc.ca.
