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Ontario ### [Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program: Funding Available for Ontario Forestry Projects](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/forest-sector-investment-and-innovation-program-funding-available-for-ontario-forestry-projects) Explore funding opportunities for Ontario forestry projects through the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program, with important deadlines... GrantMatch Team May 13, 2026 Alberta ### [ERA’s 2026 Industrial Transformation Challenge](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/eras-2026-industrial-transformation-challenge) Explore the 2026 Industrial Transformation Challenge in Alberta, offering up to $10M for projects that reduce emissions and enhance industrial... GrantMatch Team May 6, 2026 Ontario ### [Southwestern Ontario / Eastern Ontario Development Fund (Business Stream)](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/southwestern-ontario-/-eastern-ontario-development-fund-business-stream) Explore funding opportunities for businesses in Southwestern and Eastern Ontario to enhance growth and innovation with the Development Fund's... GrantMatch Team Apr 29, 2026 Funding for training ### [Ontario Automotive Modernization Program](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/ontario-automotive-modernization-program-2026) Up to $150,000 in grant funding for small and medium-sized automotive suppliers in Ontario to modernize operations and boost competitiveness. GrantMatch Team Mar 12, 2026 In Canada ### [Strategic Response Fund](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/strategic-response-fund) Supporting large-scale industrial projects that strengthen Canada’s competitiveness, create jobs, and enhance resilience to trade pressures. GrantMatch Team Oct 16, 2025 Ontario ### [Rural Ontario Development Program](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/rural-ontario-development-program-2025) Ontario launches the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program with $20 million in funding to support rural economic growth. GrantMatch Team Jul 3, 2025 Funding for training ### [Ontario Automotive Modernization Program](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/ontario-automotive-modernization-program-2025) Up to $150,000 in grant funding for small and medium-sized automotive suppliers in Ontario to modernize operations and boost competitiveness. GrantMatch Team Jun 11, 2025 In Canada ### [Ontario Together Trade Fund: Up to $5 Million Available to Strengthen Supply Chains and Expand Global Markets](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/ontario-together-trade-fund-business-funding-opportunity) Ontario manufacturers can access up to $5 million to strengthen supply chains and expand global markets through the Ontario Together Trade Fund. GrantMatch Team Apr 29, 2025 In Canada ### [Ontario Launches $175M Infrastructure Fund to Protect Communities and Preserve Housing Supply](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/ontario-mhip-health-safety-water-funding-2025) Ontario municipalities and Indigenous communities can apply for funding through MHIP-HSWS to upgrade water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. GrantMatch Team Apr 22, 2025 In Canada ### [Bring Your Vision to Life: Up to $2M in Grant Funding for Northern Ontario Municipalities](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/nohfc-community-funding-northern-ontario) Grant funding available for economic development and community improvements in Northern Ontario. Learn about eligibility and how to apply. GrantMatch Team Apr 16, 2025 In Canada ### [Unlock Growth Opportunities with the Eastern Ontario Development Fund](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/unlock-growth-opportunities-with-the-eastern-ontario-development-fund) Fuel Expansion, Innovation, and Job Creation with Up to $5 Million in Government Funding! GrantMatch Team Apr 8, 2025 In Canada ### [Expand Your Global Reach with Funding from CanExport SMEs](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/expand-your-global-reach-with-funding-from-canexport-smes) Discover how Canada's CanExport program supports SMEs and innovators with grants to expand into international markets and foster global R&D... GrantMatch Team Mar 25, 2025 [ 1 ](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/tag/economic-development/page/1) [ 2 ](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/tag/economic-development/page/2) ... [ 4 ](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/tag/economic-development/page/4) ### Sign up for exclusive grant funding updates and more.  Be the first to know about new government programs and learn more about our products and services designed to keep you up to date with Canada's ever-changing funding landscape.