Northern Ontario Development Program Partnership. Prosperity. Progress.

Northern Ontario Development Program The Government of Canada is committed to the economic prosperity of Northern Ontario and looks to FedNor to deliver its and mandate in the region. economic development business growth FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) helps to strengthen , enhance and facilitate in communities across Northern Ontario. community economic development innovation business growth

NODP priorities: Community Economic Development Business Growth and Competitiveness Innovation Partnership Prosperity Progress Northern Ontario Development Program

Community Economic Development plan and mobilize their resources enhance business growth exploit new opportunities for economic development and diversification Northern Ontario Development Program FedNor is committed to working with economic development and industry stakeholders to build strong and sustainable communities in Northern Ontario.

Eligible recipients: Not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario including community, economic development, Aboriginal and Francophone organizations Industry and business associations, networks or alliances Municipalities, municipal organizations and First Nations Northern Ontario Development Program Community Economic Development

Community Economic Development Eligible activities: Strategic and business planning Marketing and engineering studies Workforce attraction and retention strategies Industrial/business parks Downtown revitalization Waterfront development Youth internships Northern Ontario Development Program

Community Economic Development Expected Results: prioritizing viable economic opportunities through enhanced decision-making and planning strengthened community economic competitiveness and diversified business investment and growth enhanced collaboration among stakeholders to achieve shared regional economic development goals in the short- to medium-term Northern Ontario Development Program

Business Growth & Competitiveness Improve productivity Reach new markets Facilitate access to capital Encourage entrepreneurship Northern Ontario Development Program FedNor is committed to fostering economic growth and increased competitiveness of businesses in Northern Ontario.

Business Growth & Competitiveness Eligible recipients: Not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario, including community, economic development, Aboriginal and Francophone organizations Industry and business associations, networks, alliances Municipalities, municipal organizations and First Nations Small and medium-sized enterprises (less than 500 employees) seeking youth internships SMEs also have access to loans, business information and services from the 24 CFDCs in Northern Ontario Northern Ontario Development Program

Business Growth & Competitiveness Eligible activities: business management capacity development access to new markets outside Northern Ontario investment attraction industry collaboration and support for SMEs development, promotion and expansion of business associations youth internships Northern Ontario Development Program

Business Growth & Competitiveness Expected results: enhanced productivity and competitiveness improved trade and export performance enhanced level of investment from outside the region more value-added and knowledge-based products and services Northern Ontario Development Program

Innovation commercialization of new technologies technology linkages: businesses and institutions advancing technological research & development promoting community innovation initiatives Northern Ontario Development Program FedNor is committed to supporting communities and businesses to become more innovative, productive and competitive.

Innovation Eligible recipients: Not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario, including community, economic development, Aboriginal and Francophone organizations Industry and business associations Post-secondary institutions Municipalities, municipal organizations and First Nations Small and medium-sized enterprises (less than 500 employees) Northern Ontario Development Program

Innovation Eligible activities: proof of concept, engineering design, product testing technology development, acceleration creating, acquiring or enhancing assets to support technological innovation linking stakeholders in the innovation system studies related to innovation, including business plans and feasibility studies youth internships to assist with projects related to innovation Northern Ontario Development Program

Innovation Expected results: strengthened or new alliances and clusters among businesses, research and innovation centres more Northern Ontario businesses engaged in applied research and innovation process more value-added products, processes or services developed and commercialized Northern Ontario Development Program

Application Process Phase One - Initial application simplified form outlining concept easy to complete timely decisions on project concepts Phase Two - Detailed submission requirements based on project complexity expedited due diligence Youth Internships stand-alone, simplified application form

Northern Ontario Development Program Other Considerations NODP project applications are reviewed based on several criteria, including: net economic benefit to Northern Ontario, especially in the short- to medium-term (up to five years); development, growth and increased competitiveness of SMEs; alignment with community economic priorities; need for assistance to make the project viable; requested assistance complements and does not displace other funding programs; and, opportunities to leverage investment from other funding sources.

We should talk… For more information on FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program, including program guidelines, funding criteria and application forms, please visit: ic.gc.ca/FedNor Or, call a FedNor program officer in your region: 1-877-333-6673 Northern Ontario Development Program

By working in partnership with local stakeholders, FedNor is bringing progress and prosperity to Northern Ontario.