The Economic Diversification Grant (EDG) supports strategic economic planning to assist Indigenous communities in Ontario to expand their economic base and explore opportunities for job creation.
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The Economic Diversification Grant (EDG) supports strategic economic planning to assist Indigenous communities in Ontario to expand their economic base and explore opportunities for job creation.
You may apply to the Economic Diversification Grant if you are a:
The fund supports projects that:
The previous intake for the Economic Diversification Grant closed on December 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST. While an application guide for the 2026-27 fiscal year is available, the specific deadline for the next intake has not yet been announced, and the program is currently closed for applications. This grant typically operates on a cyclical basis. Please visit the official Ontario government website for the most current information and future intake announcements.
Contact Name: Indigenous Economic Development Fund
E-mail Address: IndigenousEconomicDevelopmentFund@ontario.ca
Website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/available-funding-opportunities-ontario-government#section-8
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