Government of Ontario — Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund

Deadline: September 22, 2026 32 days left Amount: Up to CAD 5,000,000 Where: Southwestern Ontario

About this grant

Provincial funding supporting business and regional economic-development projects in Southwestern Ontario. Up to $5,000,000 covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. Application submission period June 30 to September 23, 2026.

Details verified from the funder's page on July 29, 2026. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Government of Ontario — Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade page before submitting.

Who can apply

Business stream: 3+ years operating, 10+ employees (5 in rural Ontario), committing to 5+ new jobs (or a 30% increase) and $500,000+ investment ($200,000 rural). Community stream: municipalities and economic-development/sector organizations investing $100,000+ with private-sector support.

How to apply

Read the guidelines on the Government of Ontario — Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade website and confirm your organization qualifies.
Gather your basics: mission, the problem you address, your program plan, and a budget for what you'd do with the funding.
Write the proposal — or have GrantOrb draft it for you from your organization's profile, tailored to Southwestern Ontario Development Fund, in minutes instead of weeks.

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