Funding Opportunities
GEDC has created this web page in hopes of supporting local small and medium businesses in their search for available funding opportunities.
Available Support Through GEDC:
GEDC 3-Tier Lending Program
GEDC's 3-Tier Lending Program was developed to assist new and existing small to medium enterprises to finance start-ups, expansion, purchase of assets, or working capital.
3-Tier Lending Program
Click the above link to find out more about our 3-Tier Lending Program today!
Available Government Funding:
Business Benefits Finder - Government of Canada
This brief survey will allow you to find funding opportunities through the Government of Canada that best suit your business needs.
Business Benefits Finder
Whether you're starting out or scaling up, find the right programs and services by clicking the link above!
FedNor
Whether you're looking to start or expand your business, reach new markets, develop an innovative new product or improve your productivity, FedNor can help you access the business financing, information or connections you need to make it happen.
For more information about FedNor's programs, eligibility, and how to apply, click the link above!
iZEV Program
In order to encourage the adoption of zero-emission vehicles by Canadians and Canadian businesses, the Government of Canada launched the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program.
For more information about the program, eligibility, and how to apply, click the link above!
iMHZEV Program
Looking to add zero-emission vehicles to your fleet? The Government of Canada has an Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles (iMHZEV) Program for eligible organizations.
For more information about the program, eligibility, and how to apply, click the link above!
Canada Digital Adoption Program
As a part of the Canada Digital Adoption Program, the Government of Canada has partnered with Digital Main Street and their ShopHERE powered by Google program to deliver the Grow Your Business Online grant to small businesses across the country.
Eligible businesses will receive a micro-grant of up to $2,400 to help with the costs related to adopting e-commerce and are supported by a network of e-commerce advisors.
Canada Digital Adoption Program
For more information about the program, eligibility, and how to apply, click on the link above!
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
The NOHFC is dedicated to promoting and stimulating economic development initiatives in Northern Ontario by providing financial assistance to projects that stabilize, diversify and foster economic growth in the region.
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
For more information about NOHFC's programs, eligibility, and how to apply, click on the link above!
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
The Ontario Trillium Foundation offers a range of grants to support non-profit organizations.
Check out the funding opportunities offered by the OTF by clicking the link above!
Businesses Offering Support Programs:
Business Development Bank of Canada
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a financial institution devoted to Canadian entrepreneurs. The BDC helps create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, advisory services and capital, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises.
For more information about the BDC's programs, financing options, eligibility, and how to apply, click the link above!
Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation
Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation (NFMC) is proud to support our local communities through our scholarship, donation and sponsorship and strategic initiative programs. NFMC is committed to actively supporting the municipalities and First Nation communities in and surrounding its management area in which our employees and stakeholders live and work. Our management area encompasses the following communities within the GEDC service area: Ginoogaming First Nation, Longlac, and Long Lake #58 First Nation.
For more information about the programs, eligibility, and how to apply, click the link above!
Tbaytel Community Sponsorship
Incorporated non-profit organizations and registered charities can apply for sponsorships for associated events, programs, activities and fundraisers.
For more information about the sponsorship, eligibility, and how to apply, click the link above!
Greenstone Gold Mines
As a member of the Greenstone region business community, Greenstone Mine's social responsibility is to support local, non-profit community organizations by providing financial contributions and/or food for donations and sponsorships for the betterment of local communities.
Greenstone Gold Mines Sponsorship
For more information about the sponsorship, eligibility, and how to apply, click the link above!
Other Support Programs:
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Northern Ontario Women (NOW) Program
The NOW Program's mission is to stimulate women-owned and women-led business start-ups and scale-ups throughout the Northern Ontario region. The SME (Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises) Initiative has re-opened! It is a funding program aimed to provide Northern Ontario women entrepreneurs access to professional services, mentoring relationships, and tailored educational opportunities. The NOW Program also has a Citation Canada HR Subscription Initiative, providing access to valuable HR tools.
NOW Program
For more information about the initiatives, eligibility, and how to apply, click the link above!
Futurpreneur Canada
Futurpreneur Canada is the only national non-profit organization that provides young aspiring entrepreneurs across Canada with the loan financing, mentorship and resources they need to start or buy a business. There are several different programs for entrepreneurs ages 18-39, including the Side Hustle program.
Futurpreneur Canada
For more information about Futurpreneur Canada's programs, financing options, eligibility, and how to apply, click the link above!
Rise
Rise is a national organization dedicated to empowering people with mental health and addiction challenges to achieve greater social and economic inclusion through entrepreneurship. Rise provides entrepreneurs with the resources, microloans and the support they need to launch and grow their business ideas.
For more information about Rise's financing for small business growth, eligibility, and how to apply, click the link above!
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
To advance the well-being of Aboriginal People in Northern Ontario through business and economic development.
For more information about NADF's financing options, eligibility, and how to apply, click the link above!
PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise
PARO's approach to supporting women is unique in that it meets women where they're at. Whether it's your geographic area, or where you are on your business journey, PARO's programs and services are designed to support you wherever you are!
For more information about PARO's programs, eligibility, and how to apply, click the link above!
Thunder Bay & District Entrepreneur Centre
Thunder Bay & District Entrepreneur Centre is here to help entrepreneurs every step of the way – before, during, and after launching a business. Let us help you to imagine, plan and execute your next business idea.
Thunder Bay & District Entrepreneur Centre
For more information about Thunder Bay & District Entrepreneur Centre's programs, eligibility, and how to apply, click the link above!