Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario · Contribution program
Build Communities Strong Fund
To encourage economic growth, diversification, job creation, and self-reliant communities in Northern Ontario.
- Total value
- $472K
- Agreements
- 3
- Jun 2026 to Sep 2026
- Median agreement
- $61K
- Typical range
- $47K–$220K
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
See every record for this program on the government’s search. How to apply: look up the program on Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario’s website.
Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Sheshegwaning First Nation | 1 | $378K |
| Corporation of the Township of Red Rock | 1 | $61K |
| Pellatt United Firefighters | 1 | $32K |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | $472K |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 3 | $472K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Indigenous recipients | 1 | $378K |
| Government | 1 | $61K |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 1 | $32K |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Civic and social organizations | 1 | $32K |
| Other amusement and recreation industries | 1 | $378K |
| Other heavy and civil engineering construction | 1 | $61K |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Pellatt United Firefighters | Contribution | $32,449 |
| Aug 2026 | Corporation of the Township of Red Rock | Contribution | $61,336 |
| Jun 2026 | Sheshegwaning First Nation | Contribution | $378,161 |