Community Economic Development in Northern Ontario

• Assistance available from FedNor includes repayable and non-repayable contributions. Contributions will normally be repayable where proposed projects generate profits for the eligible applicant.
• FedNor funding invests in community economic development, including economic sectors, such as mining and forest industries, tourism, agri-food, information and communications technology, renewable energy and manufacturing.

Funding:

• Up to 33% of eligible capital
• Up to 50% of eligible non-capital costs.
• Eligible applicants are expected to contribute a minimum of 10% of project costs.
• Non-capital costs may include:
  • fees for professional and technical services, including project implementation, engineering services
  • costs related to community engagement and planning, such as facilitation, rental of facility
  • costs related to producing and disseminating results of studies/plans
  • marketing costs, including design, promotional materials, advertising, product demonstrations and participation at trade shows
  • travel expenses and labour costs
• Capital costs may include:
  • leasehold improvements
  • machinery, equipment and technology

Eligibility:

• Not-for-profit organizations
• Indigenous (First Nation/Métis/Inuit) communities and organizations
• Municipalities and municipal organizations