NOHFC Rural Enhancement Program
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Up to $500K
Conditional contribution: up to 90% of eligible costs, maximum $200,000, for communities with fewer than 1,500 people and Indigenous communities; up to 75% of eligible costs, maximum $500,000, for communities with more than 1,500 people
Funds quality-of-life projects in rural Northern Ontario communities.
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Who qualifies
Rural municipalities, Indigenous communities, not-for-profit organizations and Local Services Boards having or serving a population of less than 30,000, in Northern Ontario. Eligible: incremental improvements, repairs and renovations to extend the useful life of capital assets (social and recreational facilities, municipal assets, community halls). Ineligible: core infrastructure, administrative space or office buildings, residential projects, operating expenses, rolling stock, stand-alone equipment/furniture and studies; fire halls ineligible from Feb 3, 2026.
Good to know
- Funding: Funds are limited; the NOHFC Board decides funding for each project.
- Cost share: 90% of eligible costs
- Notes: Page is inconsistent about the lower population bound (intro says between 1,500 and 30,000; funding says fewer than 1,500 qualifies).
Evidence from the official page
- amount“Up to 90% of eligible costs, with a maximum of $200,000, for communities with fewer than 1,500 people and Indigenous communities.” source ↗
- amount“Up to 75% of eligible costs, with a maximum of $500,000, for communities with more than 1,500 people.” source ↗
- status“Apply to program now!” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-08 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.