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FedNor - Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP)

FedNor

Up to $170K

Business Growth and Competitiveness: generally up to 50 percent of eligible supported costs, generally repayable. Community Economic Development: generally up to 33 percent of eligible capital and up to 50 percent of eligible non-capital costs. CIINO: up to 90% of eligible costs to a maximum of $100,000 annually for up to three years (up to $170,000 for regional projects), non-repayable.

FedNor's NODP funds community economic development, SME business growth and a municipal/First Nation economic-development-officer initiative (CIINO) in Northern Ontario. Eligible applicants differ by stream; SMEs get mostly repayable contributions while communities and non-profits can get non-repayable support. Budget is currently limited due to high demand.

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Who qualifies

Business Growth and Competitiveness: incorporated SMEs, including Indigenous businesses, with fewer than 500 employees (priority possible for manufacturers/value-added firms in mining supply, forestry, clean tech, bioeconomy, agri-food); retail/wholesale, construction, tourism and service-based businesses are not eligible; need about two years of operations and financial capacity to repay. Community Economic Development: not-for-profits, Indigenous communities and organizations, municipalities and municipal organizations. CIINO: rural municipalities, Indigenous communities/organizations, or CFDCs for several communities, without a full-time economic development officer. Project benefits must accrue to Northern Ontario.

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Good to know

  • Funding: Cost share varies by stream. CED applicants are expected to contribute a minimum of 10 percent of project costs. The $170,000 maximum applies only to CIINO regional projects. Contributions are normally repayable where projects generate profits.
  • Notes: Amounts are 'generally' ceilings; no overall per-project dollar cap is stated for BG&C or CED.

Evidence from the official page

  • amount“Generally, SMEs may be eligible to receive up to 50 percent toward eligible supported costs.” source ↗
  • amount“Generally, FedNor will support up to 33 percent of eligible capital and up to 50 percent of eligible non-capital costs.” source ↗
  • amount“FedNor will contribute up to 90% of eligible costs to a maximum of $100,000 annually for a period of up to three years.” source ↗
  • eligibility“Eligible applicants include incorporated SMEs including Indigenous (First Nation/Métis/Inuit) businesses, with fewer than 500 employees.” source ↗
  • status“The program currently has limited budget availability due to a high demand.” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-09 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.