What is FedNor — Business and Regional Development?
FedNor — Business and Regional Development is delivered by Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor) as a contribution. Funding is typically up to $1,000,000. This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | Up to $1,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Cost share | 50% |
| Level | Federal |
| Program type | Contribution |
| Delivered by | Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor) |
| Available in | ON (NORTHERN) |
| Intake status | Open - Rolling |
| Last verified | 2026-07-13 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: All sectors in Northern Ontario
- Eligible activities: Business development; innovation; community economic development; broadband; tourism
Watch out for
Southern Ontario location; non-incorporated
Deadlines & how to apply
FedNor is a standalone federal agency for Northern Ontario (not part of FedDev Ontario). Business Scale-up and Productivity stream accepting applications; Northern Ontario Development Program currently has limited budget availability due to high demand. 1-877-333-6673.
How NorthGrants helps with FedNor — Business and Regional Development
Most business owners read about FedNor — Business and Regional Development, see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building a complete application that answers what the program asks for.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.