Rural Economic Development Program

Funding to help create jobs and boost growth in your rural community. The RED program is now open and accepting applications. This intake will close on February 24, 2020. How it works Ontario’s Rural Economic Development (RED) program provides cost-share funding to support activities that create strong rural communities in Ontario, and opens doors to rural economic…

Tourism, Culture and Sport Grant Application

The objective of the County of Simcoe Tourism, Culture and Sport Grant Program is to support and enhance Tourism, Culture and Sport in Simcoe County through: Investing in tourism, culture and sport activities that promote awareness, access, participation and appreciation of the distinct, diverse offerings within the County of Simcoe; Building organizational capacity in existing…

Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant

Grants that support projects at the idea or conceptual stage to achieve a Priority Outcome Activities funded include: Conducting new research or feasibility studies Testing new approaches Hosting discussions about emerging issues or new opportunities Developing a new idea Launching a new event Convening people together   AMOUNT: From $5,000 to $75,000 TERM: Up to…

Investment Readiness Program

The Investment Readiness Program. We all want communities where everyone can belong and thrive. The Investment Readiness Program (IRP) supports new and innovative ways of getting us there. It is designed to help social purpose organizations explore, grow and flourish across Canada, contributing to solving pressing social, cultural and environmental challenges. Organizations can apply for…

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) provides opportunities for employers, individually or in groups, to invest in their workforce, with help from the government. The Canada-Ontario Job Grant provides direct financial support to individual employers or employer consortia who wish to purchase training for their employees. It is available to small, medium and large businesses with a…

Celebrate Ontario 2020

Celebrate Ontario 2020 The 2020 Celebrate Ontario program is now receiving applications via the Transfer Payment Ontario System. The deadline to apply for Celebrate Ontario is Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). Ontario offers the world in one province. Festivals and events bring people together, showcase authentic Ontario experiences, and support…

Ontario Launches Regional Program to Help Create Jobs

First Step Announced in Government’s Transformation of Business Supports Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade The Ontario government is launching the first part of its commitment to transform business supports to deliver value for money for taxpayers and create sustainable opportunities for businesses and communities in eastern and southwestern Ontario. Today, Vic Fedeli,…

CONTEST! November 1 – 15

ENTER TO WIN! Head over to our Facebook page for your chance to win a 1 hour massage at Discover Wellness OR a Say Cheese gift basket! Watch our short video on Discover Wellness’ Business Transition experience, and complete the following steps to qualify: 1. LIKE our Facebook page 2. TAG someone who owns a…