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NOHFC Enhance Your Community Program

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
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Conditional contribution of up to 50% of eligible costs or...
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NOHFC Enhance Your Community Program provides up to Conditional contribution of up to 50% of eligible costs or $2,000,000, whichever is less; social enterprises eligible up to $1,000,000 effective February 23, 2026. Municipalities, Indigenous communities, not-for-profit organizations, and Local Services Boards in Northern Ontario can receive a conditional contribution of up to 50% of eligible costs or $2 million (social enterprises up to $1 million) for eligible community improvement projects. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description

Municipalities, Indigenous communities, not-for-profit organizations, and Local Services Boards in Northern Ontario can receive a conditional contribution of up to 50% of eligible costs or $2 million (social enterprises up to $1 million) for eligible community improvement projects.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Municipalities, Indigenous communities, not-for-profit organizations, or Local Services Boards located in Northern Ontario
  • Facility or land improved must be owned or leased by the applicant
  • Project must not be core infrastructure, administrative/office buildings, residential projects, operating expenses, routine maintenance, rolling stock, stand-alone equipment/furniture, or stand-alone studies
  • Fire halls and related fire service activities are ineligible as of February 3, 2026
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Funding Details

Amount
Conditional contribution of up to 50% of eligible costs or $2,000,000, whichever is less; social enterprises eligible up to $1,000,000 effective February 23, 2026
Type
Grant
Level
Provincial
Deadline
Continuous intake (no fixed deadline)

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Project budget
Proof of ownership or lease of the facility or land
Detailed project plan
Community benefit statement
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