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Northern Ontario Grants
Open, continuous intake Partly repayable

Community Investment Initiative for Northern Ontario (CIINO)

by Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario

Also known as: CIINO · EDO funding

CIINO, a stream of FedNor's NODP, pays up to 90% of costs, max $100,000 a year for up to three years, so rural municipalities, Indigenous communities, and CFDCs can put dedicated economic development capacity in place where no full-time EDO exists. Regional multi-community projects can reach $170,000. Non-repayable; continuous intake, but the budget is limited, call FedNor (1-877-333-6673) before applying.

Amount
Up to $100,000

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Instrument
Conditional contribution
Status
Open, continuous intake no fixed deadline; approvals on the funder's cycle
Your share
See terms

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Who qualifies
Rural municipalities and municipal organizations, First Nation, Métis and Inuit communities and organizations, CFDCs applying on behalf of several communities
  • Must demonstrate the community does NOT already have a dedicated full-time economic development officer position
  • Must have an existing economic plan or an identified economic opportunity to implement

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Repayment structure

Non-repayable

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How conditional contributions and repayable splits work

Application process

Call first. This funder expects contact with a program officer before you apply.

  1. Call 1-877-333-6673 to discuss with a FedNor officer BEFORE applying
  2. Submit application
  3. Assessed continuously as received

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Common questions

Can we use CIINO if we already have an economic development officer?

No, applicants must demonstrate they do not have a dedicated full-time EDO position. The program exists to build capacity where none exists.

What does CIINO actually pay for?

Salary and benefits plus related travel for economic development capacity implementing your community's economic plan or identified opportunity. The applicant covers all administrative costs.

Can several small communities apply together?

Yes, a regional project (including a CFDC applying on behalf of several communities) may be eligible for increased funding up to $170,000, depending on partner count and geographic coverage.

Apply

Apply on the funder’s site and confirm current terms there:

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