Offered by Government of Canada, FedDev Ontario
CERS — Funding for organizations that support businesses — Non-profit organizations
- Maximum amount
- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- Ontario
Free, no account to start. This program is added to your saved list.
In short
Apply for a non-repayable contribution, from $125,000 to $10 million, to help businesses in Southern Ontario expand by marketing new products and services, increasing productivity, and attracting talent, becoming more globally competitive while developing strong and inclusive regional ecosystems that encourage more innovative regional economies.
Eligibility criteria
- Non-profit organization or cooperative (required)
- Business located in the target province (required)
- Support exports
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Official program website
Page updated on September 29, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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