Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects

Overview

Grants of up to $1.5 million to cover up to 50% of eligible project costs for projects that focus on job creation and economic and business development in southwestern Ontario.

At a glance

Eligibility and requirements

Your project Is led by municipalities, economic development organizations or sector organizations Focuses on economic and business development and job creation in the community or region by investing in infrastructure or implementing strategies to advance regional economic development priorities Leads to measurable outcomes including private sector investment, growth and job creation Invests more than $100,000 Has private sector support Is used for activities that are new to the organization

How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.

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