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The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund provides support for projects and investments to existing businesses, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations for economic development in southwestern Ontario. The objective of the program is to provide financial support and services to help growing companies in eastern and southwestern Ontario make investments to:
- grow their businesses
- improve productivity
- invest in innovation and skills development
- pursue new markets
- generate broad positive regional economic impact
- create new good, sustainable jobs
There are four application intake periods per year for full applications. Applicants will be notified of decisions within approximately 60 business days of the application deadline.
Prior to an application, you are required to discuss your project with a regional advisor who can help you assess your fit with the program and provide advice on application preparation.
Application Period 17 2024
Application submission period:
July 2, 2024 – September 17, 2024
Application deadline:
September 17, 2024
Notification date:
December 11, 2024
*Registration on TPON and consulting with regional advisor regarding your application is advised two weeks in advance of the application deadline.
Application Period 16 2024
Application submission period:
April 11, 2024 – May 30, 2024
Application deadline:
May 30, 2024
Notification date (last day to notify applicants):
August 27, 2024
*Registration on TPON and consulting with regional advisor regarding your application is advised two weeks in advance of the application deadline.
For more information, please visit the SWODF information page from the Province of Ontario.
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