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Ontario Election Results and Government Funding
Last week Ontarians chose to preserve the PC’s majority government. In terms of the government grants and loans, it is a positive thing because there is consistency, and we can assume that the government will preserve most of the provincially-funded programs. Here are the top provincial funding programs to consider applying for.
- Regional Development Programs, such as Southwestern Ontario Development Fund and Eastern Ontario Development Fund. These programs provide up to 15% of the expansion project expenses in grants or interest-free loans. The next intake is July 12 – August 25, 2022.
- Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream provides up to 15% of the capital expenses such as purchasing equipment and software to benefit the provincial manufacturing sector anywhere in the province. The next intake is August 10, 2022 – September 22, 2022.
- Northern Ontario Heritage Fund programs incentivize businesses located in Northern Ontario to expand and improve productivity. The intake is open.
- Canada-Ontario Job Grant accepts funding applications for the training of 25 or fewer employees from businesses across Ontario. It provides up to 83% of the training expenses. The program is being transferred to a different ministry, so some delays may occur.
- Ontario Automotive Modernization Program provides 50% of the software, hardware and equipment expenses to the provincial automotive SMEs and will likely start accepting applications in the fall.
- Canadian Agricultural Partnership‘s intake is expected in the late summer or fall of 2022.
- We expect more programs and funding announcements closer to Fall’s Economic Update (usually October of every year).
Need help with applying for the government funding programs but don’t know where to start or how to prepare an application?
Fill out the Eligibility Check form at http://www.fgwinc.ca/
OINP Entrepreneur Stream is now open
You may have heard that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, Entrepreneur Stream is now open. It was on hold for awhile but hopefully the recent re-launch is here to stay. You can learn more about the OINP program here.
Rest assured that our team of professional business writers will support you and your clients with any writing needs to apply for the program, including:
- Expression of Interest
- Business Plan
- Final Report
We can also do the market research to help applicants establish realistic performance targets.
Can we help you or your clients with their business plans? If so, request a quote here: https://fairgrantwriting.ca/
I also wanted to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a happy holiday season, whether you celebrate or just take time off to recharge your batteries. May the next year be filled with health, joy and prosperity!
[Webinar Invitation] Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) – Lifting Aerospace in Ontario
We would like to invite you to the upcoming webinar “Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) – Lifting Aerospace in Ontario”.
The Federal Government allocated $250 million to boost Ontario’s small and medium aerospace enterprises. It presents a lucrative opportunity for manufacturers and the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry to gear up and compete on the world stage in the post pandemic era.
Fair Grant Writing has extensively researched this program and will break down the opportunities for funding. We will discuss the program’s opportunities to:
- “Green” your operations and adopt environmentally sustainable practices
- Improve productivity
- Strengthen product and systems commercialization while furthering integration into regional and global supply chains
We will also cover the project and applicant eligibility criteria, contribution amounts/ proportions and disbursement process.
This event is ideal for companies in or servicing the Aerospace industry including manufacturers, machine equipment, software, industry 4.0 suppliers and MRO companies.
Please register early.
Date and Time: Thursday, Sep 9, 2021 12:00 PM EST
Seminar Speaker: Igor Chigrin – Business Funding Expert, Fair Grant Writing
Can’t Attend the Webinar?
Can’t attend the webinar? The recording will be posted on our YouTube channel within a week after the event – https://www.youtube.com/
Do you qualify for government funding? Check eligibility at https://www.fgwinc.ca/
Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP)
Amount: Up to $200,000 with maximum of 50% of total exploration expenditures.
Export Marketing Assistance (EMA) Program
Amount: Up to $30,000 or maximum of 30% of total eligible project costs over $100,000.
Ontario Small Business Support Grant
Another very important update for all of small business owners in Ontario.
Ontario Small Business Support Grant is now accepting applications and directed towards helping to cover decreased revenue, expected as a result of the Province-wide Shutdown effective December 26, 2020.
Eligibility Criteria:
- be required to close or restrict services subject to the Provincewide Shutdown effective 12:01 a.m. on December 26;
- have fewer than 100 employees at the enterprise level;
- have experienced a minimum of 20% revenue decline comparing April 2020 to April 2019 revenues. New businesses established since April 2019 are also eligible provided they meet the other eligibility criteria.
Amount:
From $10K to $20K
Do you qualify for Ontario Small Business Support Grant or other government funding programs and would like to submit your application ASAP?
Fill out Eligibility Check form at http://www.fgwinc.ca/