The Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) is a short-term contribution program aimed at addressing socio-economic challenges in rural Eastern Ontario. The EODP is delivered by the 15 Community Futures Development Corporations located throughout Eastern Ontario. The funding, from the Government of Canada via their FedDev Ontario program, allows rural Eastern Ontario communities to pursue the creation of a competitive and diversified regional economy through investment in community economic development, small business growth and job creation.

The EODP consists of seven funding elements including;

• Business Planning
• Skills Development
• Youth Interns
• Innovation & ICT
• Local Initiatives
• Community Capacity
• Access to Capital

Industry Canada Press Releases:
EODP IV News Release (PDF format)
EODP IV News Release Backgrounder (PDF format)

Applicants will require both an Application Guide and an Application Form for the specific element of interest. For more information on the Eastern Ontario Development Program, please contact:

Lynn Phillips
Business Development Manager
905.372.8315 x 245
lynn.phillips@northumberlandcfdc.ca

Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation
600 William Street,
Suite 600, Cobourg
Ontario K9A 3A5

Paul Portelli
Business Development Manager
905.372.8315 x244
paul.portelli@northumberlandcfdc.ca

Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation
The Fleming Building
Suite 206, 1005 Elgin Street
Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 5J4