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Intake-basedCloses 2027-02-25OntarioGrants

Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA)

Up to $250K

Strategies and plans 50% up to $50,000; economic diversification 50% up to $150,000; workforce 50% up to $150,000; events 35% up to $10,000; community infrastructure 35% ($25,000-$250,000 large, up to $25,000 small); Business Development Stream 35% up to $10,000

Cost-share for rural economic development: plans, diversification, workforce, events, community infrastructure and rural small business.

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How to apply

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Who qualifies

Municipalities, not-for-profits, Indigenous communities/organizations, local services boards and small businesses with 1-20 employees located in eligible rural Ontario.

MunicipalityNon-profitIndigenousSmall business

Good to know

  • Funding: Max varies by stream (highest $250,000 for large infrastructure projects).
  • Cost share: 50% of eligible costs

Evidence from the official page

  • amount“This stream offers up to 35% cost-share, to a maximum of $10,000.” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-07 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.