Fonds de développement de l'Est de l'Ontario — Projets de développement économique communautaire ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Incorporated businesses and corporations operating in Eastern Ontario - Non-profit organizations and community development corporations - Municipal governments and regional authorities - Indigenous communities and First Nations organizations - Social enterprises and cooperatives - Private sector companies with operations in designated Eastern Ontario regions - Consortiums of eligible organizations working collaboratively - Businesses must demonstrate a commitment to creating local employment and economic benefit in Eastern Ontario ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $1,500,000 CAD per project - Funding Coverage: Up to 50% of eligible project costs - Matching Requirements: Applicants must secure matching funds for the remaining 50% of eligible costs (from private investment, municipal contributions, other grants, or in-kind resources) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contribution-based funding) - Currency: Canadian dollars - Budget Range: Projects with minimum eligible costs of $100,000+ are typically competitive ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Job creation initiatives and employment training programs - Business and commercial infrastructure development - Technology adoption and digital transformation projects - Feasibility studies and business planning - Commercial real estate development and renovations - Equipment and machinery purchases for business operations - Skills development and workforce training initiatives - Tourism and destination development projects - Export-ready business development activities - Supply chain and productivity improvements - Community economic development initiatives - Capital investments in revenue-generating assets ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Geographic Requirement: Projects must be located in and benefit Eastern Ontario communities - Matching Funds: Proof of confirmed matching funding required before approval - Job Creation Focus: Projects must demonstrate clear employment creation targets and timelines - Economic Impact: Measurable community and regional economic development outcomes required - Reporting Obligations: Recipients must submit progress reports on job creation, expenditures, and project milestones - Timeline Compliance: Projects must complete within agreed timeline (typically 24-36 months) - Accountability: Funds must be used