Heather Reid

New funding for Not For Profits is constantly evolving. At HCDC we monitor as many channels as possible and list relevant funding to support community economic development in our community. Rural Economic Development Program (RED) Ontario's Rural Economic Development (RED) program provides cost-share funding to support activities that create strong rural communities in Ontario, and opens doors to rural economic development through: funding assistance to address barriers to economic development, … [Read more...] about Funding for Non-Profits

The following is a list of funding resources and supports we are aware of to help you grow your business. Please click on each link for more information about the program and how to apply. Ontario Tourism Recovery Program *full application details available October 13, 2021: The Ontario Tourism Recovery Program (OTRP) will support eligible tourism businesses that have been hardest hit by COVID-19. OTRP is a competitive, application-based program supporting private-sector tourism businesses that … [Read more...] about Business Supports

To support those directly impacted by the pandemic, Hydro One has introduced a number of initiatives to provide financial relief, flexibility and immediate support to our customers and communities. For Residential Customers Hydro One was one of the first utilities to implement a Pandemic Relief Program. The program provides payment flexibility and financial assistance to help get customers back on track. Customers with outstanding balances can also apply for up to $750 from the Government of … [Read more...] about Hydro One Pandemic Relief Programs

Save On Energy is offering up to $2,000 in incentives to small businesses towards lighting upgrades so you can make your business more energy efficient. Eligibility: All types of businesses with 50 or fewer employees on site at any point in time can participate. Previous participants of the Small Business Lighting Program from 2016 – 2019 are not eligible to participate again. Click here for more details. … [Read more...] about Small Business Lighting Program

Train your Staff with the Canada Ontario Job Grant through Employment Ontario! Do you employ less than 100 employees? Financial support is available to cover up to 5/6 of eligible training costs for existing employees, to a max. of $10,000/person If you are hriing a new, eligible employee you could receive funding for up to 100% of the cost of training, to a max. of $15,000/person Do you employ more than 100 employees? You may be eligible for funding to cover up to 1/2 of the cost of … [Read more...] about Canada Ontario Job Grant