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The SWODF funds businesses, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations to promote economic development in Southwestern Ontario. The program offers up to 15% funding to a maximum of $5M, interest-free during the project period (up to 4 years). Eligible businesses must employ at least 10 people (or 5 if in rural Ontario) and commit to creating at least 5 jobs (or a 30% increase for companies with fewer than 15 employees).
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Browse Open ProgramsUp to 15% funding to a maximum of $5 million for economic development projects in Southwestern Ontario, provided interest-free during the project period.
Business Size: small, medium, large
Region: Southwestern Ontario
Other Criteria: businesses, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations, employ at least 10 people (or 5 if in rural Ontario), commit to creating at least 5 jobs (or a 30% increase for companies with fewer than 15 employees), provide 3 years of operations/financial statements, invest at least $500,000 in the project (or $200,000 in rural areas)
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Québec International
Expert support for your Quebec City business
ontario.ca
The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund provides support for projects and investments to existing businesses, municipa...
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Funding to help businesses in Atlantic Canada
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Newfoundland and Labrador investment attraction fund
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Funding for sustainable tourism in Yukon
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Funding for mineral exploration in Yukon
This program is available to small, medium, large businesses located in Southwestern Ontario.
This program offers funding up to $5,000,000.
The application deadline is September 23, 2026.
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