The Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) EODF Image is a $10 million,  short-term contribution to a program aimed at addressing socio-economic challenges in Eastern Ontario. The EODP is managed by FedDev Ontario, the  regional   economic development organization responsible for rural Eastern 
Ontario and is delivered by the 15 local Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) in Eastern Ontario
  The funding, from the Government of Canada, will allow 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, Local Initiatives, Innovation & Technology Initiative, Community Capacity and Access to Capital. The details of each specific program element are listed below under each element heading, including Application Guides and Application Forms for each element of interest.

For more information on the Eastern Ontario Development Program, please contact:
  Marie Flear, mflear@kawarthasmallbusiness.com,
705.328.0565. Ext 27
Kent Place Mall, Suite 211, 189 Kent St. W., Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 5G6
  Follow the links or scroll down to view EODP funding streams:
Skills Development 
Skills Development
  In acknowledgement of the significant financial investment required to train employees, applications may include direct training costs and other related expenses. Funds will support legal commercial entities (including individuals, corporations, partnerships, cooperatives or trusts); or, groups, alliances or associations where the lead applicant represents business enterprises or the business community; or, Aboriginal organizations; by contributing to and encouraging further training of existing full-time employees (excl. seasonal employees), resulting in improved transferable skill sets for employers and in an enhanced local labour force.

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOON FEBRUARY 12, 2010

Funds are limited and must be expensed by March 31, 2010

 

 

Skills Development Program applications are due 
by 12:00 p. m. on Friday, February 12, 2010

All EODP projects are contingent upon receipt of funding from Government of Canada/FedDev Ontario

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Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation
Suite 211, Kent Place Mall, 189 Kent Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5G6
Telephone: 1 (705) 328-0261, Fax: 1 (705) 328-3684
Email: info@kawarthasmallbusiness.com
Wednesday, January 28, 2010