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Grants, Subsidies and Contributions Info-Guide

Last Verified: 2010-04-01

Introduction
Arts and Media
Science and Technology
Exporting
Wage Subsidies
Youth
Aboriginal
Not-for-Profit
Agriculture
Miscellaneous

1. Introduction

Although a grant or subsidy is only available for specific situations or industries, there are a number of government financing options available for Ontario entrepreneurs. The Financing for Starting a Business Info-Guide and the Financing for Established Businesses Info-Guide will provide you a useful overview of these financing options.

2. Arts and Media

Grants, Subsidies and Contributions - Arts and Media

This Info-Guide provides an overview of grant and subsidy programs potentially available for businesses in Ontario involved in arts and media, including programs offered or supported by the governments of Canada and Ontario.

For further information:
see the document: Grants, Subsidies and Contributions - Arts and Media

3. Science and Technology

Grants, Subsidies and Contributions - Science and Technology

This Info-Guide provides an overview of grant and subsidy programs potentially available for businesses in Ontario involved in science and technology, including programs offered or supported by the governments of Canada and Ontario.

For further information:
see the document: Grants, Subsidies and Contributions - Science and Technology

4. Exporting

Export Market Access

Export Market Access: A Global Expansion Program (EMA) is designed to assist small to medium size organizations (SMEs) to access and expand their growth in new foreign markets that are beyond the U.S.

This support program offers financial assistance with the following:

Direct Contacts
Marketing Tools
Market Research
Foreign Bidding Projects

For further information:
visit the website: Ontario Chamber of Commerce - Export Market Access

5. Wage Subsidies

Grants, Subsidies and Contributions - Employers

This Info-Guide provides an overview of grant and subsidy programs potentially available for employers in Ontario, including programs offered or supported by the governments of Canada and Ontario.

For further information:
see the document: Grants, Subsidies and Contributions - Employers

6. Youth

Summer Company

The program provides hands-on business training and mentoring, and awards of up to $3,000 to help enterprising young people start up and run their own summer businesses.

For further information:
call 1-800-387-5656
visit the website: Summer Company
see the document: Summer Company

Youth Awareness

Youth Awareness provides financial assistance to sponsors to design projects that respond to specific labour market requirements and adjustments.

For further information:
call 1-800-935-5555
visit the website: Youth Awareness

7. Aboriginal Businesses

Aboriginal Business Canada

Aboriginal Business Canada provides Aboriginal entrepreneurs financial assistance, business information, resource materials and referrals to other possible sources of financing or business support.

For further information:
call 416-973-8800
visit the website: Aboriginal Business Canada
see the document: Aboriginal Business Canada

Community Economic Development Program

Provides core financial support for First Nation and Inuit communities for public services in economic development.

For further information:
call 1-800-567-9604
visit the website: Community Economic Development Program

8. Not-for-Profit

The Trillium Foundation

This foundation, an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Culture, distributes funding for selected community-based initiatives and selected province-wide initiatives. Funding is allocated in four sectors; Arts and culture, Environment, Sports and Recreation and Human and Social Services.

For further information:
please call 1-800-263-2887 or 416-963-4927
visit the website: Ontario Trillium Foundation

Northern Ontario Development Fund

FedNor's Northern Ontario Development Fund (NOEDF) is intended to strengthen Northern Ontario communities by supporting projects that address local needs and priorities and result in long term benefits including job creation, economic diversification, and enhanced business competitiveness.

For further information:
please call 1-877-333-6673
visit the website: Northern Ontario Development Program
see the document: Northern Ontario Development Program

Museums Assistance Program

The Museums Assistance Program (MAP) provides financial assistance to Canadian museums and related institutions. Assistance is for museum activities that support the objectives of Canada's museum policy. The program is delivered by the regional offices of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

For further information:
please call 1-866-811-0055
visit the website: Museums Assistance Program

Municipal Governments

The city or town in which the not-for-profit organization will be based may provide funding for projects through locally administered programs.

For a list of municipal government websites, visit the Municipalities in Ontario website.

Foundation Directories and Other Publications

Some privately-published directories of organizations and foundations that donate to not-for-profit organizations are often available through local libraries and Regional Access Program offices.

Other Not-for-profit Agencies

Other not-for-profit agencies that have similar goals may provide funding in some instances. A number of not-for-profit agencies can be found by locating various directories in local libraries and Regional Access Program offices (to locate an office close to you, please refer to the Regional Access Program Locations page). A directory of not-for-profit organizations can also be found on the Charity Village website.

9. Agriculture

Grants, Subsidies and Contributions - Agriculture

This Info-Guide provides an overview of grants, subsidies and contributions potentially available for businesses involved in agriculture in Ontario, including programs offered or supported by the governments of Canada and Ontario.

For further information:
see the document: Grants, Subsidies and Contributions - Agriculture

10. Miscellaneous

Development Information Program (DIP)

DIP provides financial support to mass media development and educational initiatives development aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of international development and international cooperation.

For further information: call 1-800-230-6349
visit the website: Development Information Program

Future Fund

The Ontario Trillium Foundation has created a new fund with the focus on enhancing the future of Ontario communities. In 2007-2008 the Future Fund, with an allocation of $2 million, will be directed at building the capacity of the environment sector.

For further information:
call 1-800-263-2887
visit the website: Future Fund

Collaborative Research and Development (CRD) Grants

CRD Grants are awarded to research projects that are conducted by the private sector in collaboration with universities. Projects must benefit the Canadian economy.

For further information:
call 613-995-1111
visit the website: Collaborative Research and Development (CRD) Grants

Need more information?

Click: Canada Business
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DISCLAIMERS

Information contained in this document is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific situation. Users concerned about the reliability of the information should consult directly with the source, or seek legal counsel.

Some of the organizations listed above are not subject to the federal Official Languages Act or the French Language Services Act of Ontario. Their services may not be available in both official languages.