Government Grants 

On December 1, 2009, Grand Erie Business Centre was given the privilege to help the government of Canada distribute Stimulus funds in Haldimand County and West Lincoln. Over $860,000 of applications was received for only $450,000 in funds to distribute. The final selection was made by our Board of Directors for these funds on Friday January 15, 2010. All funds must be utilized by March 31, 2010; those who were selected to receive grants have their work cut out for them to get their projects completed by that time.

For those who did not receive a grant we understand how you feel. Grand Erie Business Centre applied for some of these funds and were also turned down. Our application had to be sent to the government directly because of the conflict in Grand Erie Business Centre being the delivery agent of the funds. This is the only time Grand Erie Business Centre has ever had the opportunity to distribute grants. We likely will never have the opportunity again.

From now on, we are going to be a resource for assisting you in your research for possible grant opportunities. We will also assist you in applying for them should you require the help.

For starters, please find links below that may be of use to you. Check back on this page from time to time to see what new discoveries we have made.

Links to Current Government Grant Programs

Grant and Financing Search - This is a search function on the Canada Business Service Centre's website to find out what grant and financing programs your business may be eligable for.

FedDev Ontario - Stimulus money for small to medium-sized businesses. Grants are released in waves, so check back regularly for updates.

Rural Economic Development (RED) - funding for rural community and business development.

Ontario Trillium Foundation - funding for not for profit and community development organizations with emphasis on enhancing community and volunteerism in communities.

Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) - Facilitated by the National Research Council of Canada. They provide financial, technological, and networking assistance to small and medium-sized businesses.

Ontario Market Investment Fund (OMIF) - this is funding for projects involved with marketing and market development of local foods.