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Northern Ontario Resource Development Support (NORDS) Fund

Ministry of Northern Economic Development and Growth

Up to $400K

$15 million per year allocated amongst the 144 Northern Ontario municipalities; no municipality eligible for more than $400,000 in any Program Year; funding can cover 100% of eligible project costs

Provides each of Northern Ontario's 144 municipalities an annual capital allocation to offset the impacts of resource development (forestry, mining, aggregates, agriculture and related activity) on municipal infrastructure. Funds can cover up to 100% of eligible capital project costs.

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Who qualifies

All 144 municipalities in the territorial districts of Algoma, Cochrane, Kenora, Manitoulin, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Rainy River, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Timiskaming. Municipalities must show how a capital project is impacted by, or advances opportunities related to, resource development. Eligible: repair or upgrade of infrastructure affected by resource industry use, new infrastructure that mitigates or enables resource use, other capital projects showing impacts; expenses incurred on or after April 1, 2026. Not eligible: operating expenses, rolling stock, stand-alone studies, movable equipment, legal fees, taxes, costs of completing other funding applications. Not open to businesses, non-profits or individuals.

Municipality

Good to know

  • Funding: Each municipality has an identified allocation based on size and capacity (smaller municipalities get a higher proportion). Five-year term ending March 31, 2031; unused allocation can be banked in an interest-bearing account.
  • Cost share: 100% of eligible costs
  • Notes: Municipal-only program; not available to private businesses. Dollar cap is per municipality per year.

Evidence from the official page

  • amount“NORDS will allocate $15 million per year amongst the 144 municipalities in Northern Ontario.” source ↗
  • amount“No municipality will be eligible for more than $400,000 in any Program Year.” source ↗
  • amount“Program funding can be used to fund 100% of eligible project costs.” source ↗
  • deadline“Completed Project Information Forms must be submitted by July 31, 2026.” source ↗
  • status“Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.” source ↗
  • eligibility“All 144 municipalities in Northern Ontario are eligible.” source ↗

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