Rural Ontario Development Program (ROD)
Ontario Government Rural Ontario
Funding amount
up to $10,000
Deadline
2026-10-01
Region
Rural Ontario
Funder type
Provincial Government
For
Nonprofits & businesses
Eligible organizations
municipalities, Indigenous communities, nonprofits, small rural businesses
About this program
Offers $20 million over two years to support economic growth in rural communities through cost-shared funding for local planning, workforce development, infrastructure, and business growth. Includes separate streams for rural communities and rural businesses (1–20 employees) with up to 35% cost sharing up to $10,000.
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