Rural Ontario Development Program

Government of Ontario Rural Ontario

Funding amount

up to $250,000

Deadline

2026-10-01

Region

Rural Ontario

Funder type

Provincial Government

For

Nonprofits & businesses

Eligible organizations

Municipality, Not-for-profit organization, Indigenous community or organization, Local services board, Small business (1–20 employees)

About this program

Cost-share funding program for rural communities and small businesses in Ontario. Supports economic diversification, workforce development, community infrastructure, and capacity building through multiple funding streams with varying cost-share levels and maximum amounts.

Official program page Last verified August 17, 2026 by the Grant Shifter engine

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