There are a number of grant and funding opportunities available to businesses in Frontenac County. The programs below are ongoing, however there are also a number of provincial and federal opportunities that open and close on a regular basis.
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Grant and Loan programs
Community Improvement Plans (CIP) can help communities address challenges that prevent optimization in certain areas. Through CIPs, municipalities can provide financial support to property owners for improvements that fit the critera of the plan. Municipalities can also acquire, rehabilitate, and dispose of land and improve infrastructure and public spaces. CIPs are proven to encourage change, improve community development, and foster economic growth. See the Community Improvement Plans available in Frontenac County.
Frontenac Event Incentive Program
The Frontenac Event Incentive is a three year pilot program to encourage and support event promoters and organizers reach new markets and attract visitors to Frontenac to participate in events. Successful incentive recipients will receive $10 per visitor attracted to the Frontenac region, where "visitor" is defined as anyone who does not live in Frontenac or the City of Kingston and has to travel 40 km or farther to participate in the event.
Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation
The Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) provides grassroots business support through flexible commercial financing up to $250,000 and administration of the Eastern Ontario Development Program grant program.
Eastern Ontario Development Fund
The Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) is a provincial fund that gives money to businesses, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations for economic development in eastern Ontario.
Canadian Agricultural Partnership
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year commitment by Canada's federal, provincial and territorial governments that will support Canada's agri-food and agri-products sectors. This program replaces the Growing Forward 2 program previously in place. Visit the OMAFRA information page to learn more.
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