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. Tourism Growth Program: Eligible projects should provide added value to existing activities in the tourism industry and focus on business and economic growth. Priority may be given to projects that: support the Indigenous tourism industry increase tourism benefits for communities by driving visitation from … [Read more...] about Business Supports
Funding for Non-Profits
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. Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants: Programs and services that support the people of Ontario are delivered locally in a range of community buildings and spaces. These places provide opportunities for activity, recreation and connection and play an important role in creating healthy and vibrant … [Read more...] about Funding for Non-Profits
Canada Ontario Job Grant
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
Success Stories
Community Futures Development Corporations - Regional Relief and Recovery Fund Recipient: 36 Community Futures Development Corporations (Southern Ontario) Region: Southern Ontario Program: Regional Relief and Recovery Fund Total funding allocated: $83.3 million Small businesses are at the heart of our local economies. They are owned and operated by our neighbours and directly give back to their local communities. Supporting small businesses means having access to a greater variety of product … [Read more...] about Success Stories
Small Business Lighting Program
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