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2007-12-17
This Info-Guide provides an overview of grants, subsidies and contributions potentially available for businesses in Ontario, including programs offered or supported by the governments of Canada and Ontario.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction
- Start-up
- Arts and Media
- Science and Technology
- Wage Subsidies
- Northern Ontario
- 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-Guideand the Financing for Established Businesses Info-Guide will provide you a useful overview of these financing options.
In addition, the Sources of Financing web site is an Internet resource for locating traditional and alternative sources of small business financing.
2. Start-up
Ontario Self-Employment Benefit
The Self-employment benefit provides unemployed employment insurance eligible individuals with income and entrepreneurial support while they develop and inplement their business plan.
For further information:
call 1-800-387-5656
visit the web site:
Employment Ontario
see the document
Ontario Self-Employment Benefit
3. 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
4. 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
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. Northern Ontario
Northern Ontario Development Program
FedNor's Northern Ontario Development Program provides funding and assistance to projects that will bolster and improve the long term economic and social well-being of Northern Ontario.
For further information:
call 1-877-333-6673
visit the web site:
Northern Ontario Development Program
see the document
Northern Ontario Development Program
7. 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 web site:
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 web site:
Youth Awareness
see the document
Youth Awareness
8. 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 web site:
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 1-877-388-4188
visit the web site:
Community Economic Development Program
see the document
Community Economic Development Program
9. 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 web site
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 web site
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 web site
Museums Assistance Program
see the document
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 web sites, 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 web site at Charity Village .
10. 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
11. Miscellaneous
Industrial Cooperation Program (CIDA-INC)
CIDA-INC is a cost-sharing program that provides a financial incentive (a cash contribution) to Canadian companies to start a business or provide training in developing countries or countries in transition to a market economy.
For further information:
please call 1-800-230-6349
visit the web site:
Industrial Cooperations Program (CIDA-INC)
see the document
Industrial Cooperation Program (CIDA-INC)
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 web site:
Development Information Program
see the document
Mass Media Initiative of the 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 web site:
Future Fund
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