Ontario Funding Directory
Ontario Government Grant, Loan, and Funding Programs Mentor Works Can Write for Your Business.
Ontario government funding programs can support a wide range of strategic projects, including business expansion, research and development, hiring and training, and capital investment. By being proactive and applying for funding prior to the start of projects, companies can access government grants and loans that provide a boost to company investments and greatly improve project outcomes.
The Ontario business grants and loans listed on this page may offer support for your organization’s upcoming projects. To discuss your eligibility for them and receive assistance with the application process, please contact Mentor Works.
Mentor Works team of Canadian government grant & loan application writers have an average success rate of 86% across all government funding programs and provide our clients with an average of 95% time savings. Speak with a member of our team to find out what programs your business may be eligible for by calling us at 1-888-599-3111 or visiting our Get Funding Help page.
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Funding Programs | Region | Funding Activity | Description | Learn More | Show on Site? | Tags |
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Accessible Technology Program (ATP) | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | software, | |
AgriAssurance: SME Stream | Canada-wide | Business Expansion |
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Yes | food, manufacturing, | |
Agricultural Clean Technology Program (ACT) | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | food, manufacturing, | |
AgriInnovate | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | food, | |
Alberta-Ontario Innovation Program | Ontario | Research & Development |
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Yes | automotive, | |
Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN) Program | Ontario | Research & Development |
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Yes | automotive, | |
AV R&D Partnership Fund: Technology Demonstrations | Ontario | Research & Development |
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Yes | automotive, | |
Business Scale-up and Productivity Program (BSP) | Ontario | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development |
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Yes | exporting, food, software, manufacturing, auto | |
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) | Canada-wide | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | ||
Canada Job Grant (CJG) | Canada-wide | Hiring & Training |
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Yes | exporting, food, software, manufacturing, auto | |
Canada Media Fund: Experimental Stream | Canada-wide | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development |
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Yes | software, | |
Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) | Canada-wide | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | exporting, food, software, manufacturing, auto | |
Canada Summer Jobs | Canada-wide | Hiring & Training |
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Yes | exporting, food, software, manufacturing, auto | |
Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) | Canada-wide | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development |
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Yes | food, | |
Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP) | Canada-wide | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | food, | |
Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | ||
CanExport | Canada-wide | Business Expansion |
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Yes | exporting, food, software, manufacturing, auto | |
CAP Ontario | Ontario | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development |
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Yes | food, | |
Celebrate Ontario | Ontario | Business Expansion |
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Yes | ||
CME Technology Assessment Program (TAP) | Ontario | Business Expansion |
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Yes | manufacturing, auto, | |
Creative Export Canada (CEC) | Canada-wide | Business Expansion |
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Yes | exporting, food, software, manufacturing, auto | |
Customer Demonstration Program | Ontario | Research & Development |
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Yes | ||
Dairy Processing Investment Fund (DPIF) | Canada-wide | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | food, | |
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) | Ontario | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | ||
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) Program | Canada-wide | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | automotive, | |
ENCQOR 5G SME Technology Development Program (5G SDP) | Ontario | Research & Development |
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Yes | software, | |
FedDev Ontario Training Program (FOTP) | Ontario | Hiring & Training |
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Yes | covid-19, | |
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (FSIIP) | Ontario | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | agri, | |
Green Municipal Fund | Canada-wide | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | agri, | |
IESO Conservation Fund | Ontario | Business Expansion |
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Yes | agri, | |
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) – National Research Council (NRC) | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | software, | |
Innovation for Defence and Security Program (IDEaS) | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | ||
Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | media, software, | |
Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Fund | Ontario | Research & Development |
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Yes | media, software, | |
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) Program | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | covid, forest, | |
Market Readiness Program (OCE) | Ontario | Business Expansion |
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Yes | ||
Mitacs Accelerate | Canada-wide | Hiring & Training Research & Development |
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Yes | ||
MITACS Elevate | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | university, college, collaboarative | |
NGen Manufacturing Program | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | manufacturing, manufacturers | |
NOHFC INVEST North Program | Ontario | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development |
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Yes | research, university, manufacturing, media, agri, collaborative | |
NOHFC People & Talent Program | Ontario | Hiring & Training |
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Yes | research, university, manufacturing, media, agri, collaborative | |
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) | Ontario | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | ||
NSERC Alliance | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | university, college, collaboarative | |
Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP) | Ontario | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | auto, | |
Ontario Human Capital Research and Innovation Fund (OHCRIF) | Ontario | Research & Development |
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Yes | ||
Protein Industries Canada | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | university, college, collaboarative, health, research, food, | |
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) | Ontario | Business Expansion |
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Yes | covid, auto, manufacturing, food, forest, media, software, food, | |
Rural Economic Development Fund (RED) | Ontario | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development |
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Yes | ||
SD Tech Fund | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | agi, software, | |
Skills Catalyst Fund | Ontario | Hiring & Training |
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Yes | ||
SONAMI | Ontario | Research & Development |
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Yes | manufacturing, auto, | |
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) | Ontario | Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | forest, manufacturing, energy, tech, software | |
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) | Canada-wide | Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development |
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Yes | software, | |
Supply Chains and Logistics Excellence AI (SCALE.AI) | Canada-wide | Research & Development |
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Yes | ||
Tourism Development Fund (TDF) | Ontario | Business Expansion |
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Yes | ||
Youth Employment Program (IRAP) | Canada-wide | Hiring & Training |
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Yes | university, college, collaboarative | |
Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI) | Canada-wide | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | agi, software, auto | |
Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVI) | Canada-wide | Capital & Tech Adoption |
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Yes | agi, software, auto |
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Build a Strategy for Ontario Government Funding
Ontario businesses can access grants and loans through federal government funding, federal funds targeted at businesses in northern Ontario (FedNor) and southern Ontario (FedDev), and Ontario provincial government funding. There are many sources of funding, which makes strategic planning critical to funding success.
Companies should build a government funding strategy that uses funding programs to reduce the cost of strategic projects. One of the best government funding tactics to use is stacking together different types and sources of funding. This can significantly improve the scope and success of projects. Please note that multiple federal or provincial programs cannot be stacked; only one federal and one provincial funding program may be used per project.
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