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Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Grants and advisory in southwestern Ontario
Financial support and services (grants, interest-free loans with potential for forgiveness, and advisory services) for growing companies to expand, improve productivity, invest in innovation, pursue new markets, and create sustainable jobs in Southwestern Ontario.
Business Size: small, medium
Region: Southwestern Ontario, Brant, Bruce, Chatham-Kent, Dufferin, Elgin, Essex, Grey, Haldimand, Huron, Lambton, Middlesex, Niagara, Norfolk, Oxford, Perth, Simcoe, Waterloo, Wellington
Other Criteria: incorporated for-profit business, at least 3 years of operations/financial statements, employ at least 10 people (or 5 if in rural Ontario), commit to creating at least 5 new jobs (or 30% increase for companies with fewer than 15 employees), invest at least $500,000 in their project (or $200,000 if in rural Ontario), located in, or plan to locate in, a community in southwestern Ontario, project is a distinct undertaking, separate from ongoing operations, project will be completed in 3-4 years, rural Ontario defined as municipality with population < 100,000 or density < 100 people/km²
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This program is available to small, medium businesses located in Southwestern Ontario, Brant, Bruce, Chatham-Kent, Dufferin, Elgin, Essex, Grey, Haldimand, Huron, Lambton, Middlesex, Niagara, Norfolk, Oxford, Perth, Simcoe, Waterloo, Wellington.
This program offers funding up to $5,000,000 (minimum $30,000).
The application deadline is September 23, 2026.
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“Saved me several hours of research” — New Business Owner, Vancouver