Ontario has launched the next intake for the Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF) with $3.2 million in funding. The program supports Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations to grow local economies and create jobs. Applications go through Transfer Payment Ontario.
What’s New
Ontario is investing $3.2 million to open the next intake of IEDF applications. The program backs Indigenous-led economic development and improves access to employment and training opportunities across the province.
Key figures and details (from the release):
- Investment: $3.2 million to launch the next intake.
- Program: Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF).
- Focus: Economic growth, job creation, Indigenous-led employment and training.
- Application portal: Transfer Payment Ontario.
- Deadline: December 1, 2025 at 5 p.m. (EST).
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Funding Details (Table)
| Item | Amount/Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Investment to launch intake | $3.2 million | Opens next IEDF application intake |
| Program | Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF) | Supports economic development and access to employment/training |
| Application portal | Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON) | Registration required to apply and manage requests |
| Application deadline | December 1, 2025, 5 p.m. (EST) | Per release |
| Grant streams | Economic Diversification Grant; Regional Partnership Grant | Listed under Quick Facts |
| Examples of past projects | Trades training (Anishinabek Employment and Training Services); tourism development (Atikameksheng Anishnawbek) | From release |
| Related programmes (from Quick Facts) | ICCGP: $6 million; Capacity and Growth Fund: $3 million | 2024–25: 48 projects supported through ICCGP and IEDF |
Key Takeaways
- Ontario opened a $3.2M IEDF intake to support Indigenous economic growth and jobs.
- Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations can apply.
- Applications must be submitted via TPON; registration is required.
- Deadline: December 1, 2025, 5 p.m. (EST).
- The release notes related supports, including ICCGP ($6M) and Capacity and Growth Fund ($3M).
FAQs
What is being announced?
Ontario is investing $3.2 million to launch the next IEDF intake.
How do I apply?
Apply through Transfer Payment Ontario; registration is required to apply and manage funding requests.
What is the deadline?
December 1, 2025 at 5 p.m. (EST).
What kinds of projects has IEDF supported before?
Examples include a trades training program led by Anishinabek Employment and Training Services and a tourism development initiative in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek.
Source: Ontario Newsroom
