Build a Business · Funding finder

Funding and incentive finder

Filter grants and loans that Dufferin businesses can use. Status is as of our last check; intakes open and close, so confirm with each program.

6 of 6 programs match.

Open

Community Futures business loans

Community Futures South Georgian Bay (serves Dufferin County)

Business loans and mentorship. Funded by FedDev Ontario.

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Source · checked 2026-10-20

Check current intake Up to $5,000

Starter Company Plus

Province of Ontario, delivered locally by the Orangeville & Area SBEC

Training, mentoring and a grant of up to $5,000 to start or grow a small business.

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Source · checked 2026-10-20

Check current intake Up to $500,000

SOFII (Southwestern Ontario Fund for Innovation and Investment)

Community Futures Western Ontario

Loans of $150,000 to $500,000 for innovative small and mid-sized businesses in eligible census divisions, including Dufferin.

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Source · checked 2026-10-20

Check current intake Up to $20,000

Central Counties Tourism Partnership Program

Central Counties Tourism (RTO6)

For tourism projects: matches up to 50% of project costs, to a maximum of $20,000 (2024-25 terms). Check the current intake.

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Source · checked 2026-10-20

Closed Up to $3,000

Summer Company

Province of Ontario, delivered by Small Business Enterprise Centres

For students aged 15-29: coaching, mentoring and up to $3,000 to run a summer business. The 2026 intake closed May 15, 2026.

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Source · checked 2026-10-20

Closed

Tourism Growth Program (Southern Ontario)

FedDev Ontario

Closed to new applications.

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Source · checked 2026-10-20

Matches are based on how each funder describes its program; the funder decides eligibility. The Small Business Enterprise Centre offers free advice.