Incentive Programs

Do you operate a business in New Tecumseth? Is it accessible for wheelchairs, scooters, strollers and walkers? The Town of New Tecumseth and its Accessibility Advisory Committee are dedicated to helping business owners increase accessibility, and are offering a grant program to assist in the purchase of a portable ramp. Please complete the grant application form and submit to the Committee Secretary. For more information on accessibility and the grant program, please view our brochure. 

If you own a business or property in one of New Tecumseth's three downtown areas, you may be eligible for grants through our Community Improvement Plan program.

Looking to develop property in one of our downtown commercial cores? Planning to expand an existing industrial facility? Adding space to your small or medium sized business' building? Your project may be eligible for one of the following exemptions on municipal development charges:

• Industrial Expansion Exemption

• Redevelopment of Land Exemption

To find out if your project qualifies, contact us today.

Nottawasaga Futures offers loans up to $150,000 to support the creation of new jobs, or maintain existing jobs, in the community. You can apply if you have a business located in the municipalities of Adjala-Tosorontio, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Essa, Innisfil and New Tecumseth.

The Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit offers a tax credit of up to $10,000 per year if you hire and train apprentices in skilled trades.

The Canada-Ontario Job Grant helps employers pay for up to $10,000 (per employee) in training costs for current and future employees.

Digital Main Street is a grant program designed to help main street businesses adopt new digital technologies and build an online presence.

Contact the Ontario Centres of Excellence for help with industrial research and development, commercialization of technology, and access to knowledge from industry and academic communities in Ontario.

If you're an Ontario-based firm in the emerging technology sector, the Ontario Emerging Technologies Fund can help you. You may be able to apply for up to $25 million for your business.

The Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs is a collaborative network that can help your business succeed. Whether you are planning, launching, growing or exiting your company, they will connect you with the experts and information you need to get ahead. Their teams will assess your situation and connect you with the support that you need.

The Market Access Initiative is a targeted cost-share intake available to help businesses and organizations across the Ontario supply value-chain that are directly involved in or support the production, processing and/or sales of agri-food or agri-products for domestic or export markets and have been directly impacted by trade restrictions

The Regional Development Program supports eligible small- and medium-sized businesses investing in new equipment and training to expand operations in these regions, and also provides support to municipalities and economic development organizations investing in economic development projects. Eligible applicants may receive financial support and advisory services to help navigate other government programs, such as guidance on compliance approvals, assistance with skills and talent.

Ontario Research and Innovation Funding can help you support research and innovation in the province. Learn how you can apply for funding to cover the cost of research operations, infrastructure, and more.

Place to Grow: Agri-Food Innovation Initiative provides cost-share funding opportunities to agriculture and food-value chain partners, which encourages greater collaboration to identify opportunities and address challenges in the sector.

Save on Energy Business Incentive Programs assist organizations from the smallest of retail stores to the largest industrial complexes. Find out how you can transform your business with energy efficiency.

Agri-Food Trade Service (ATS) provides you with access to market information, trade counselling and export support.

The Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit can help you offset the cost of hiring and training apprentices. A maximum credit of $2,000 per year is available for each eligible apprentice.

The Government of Canada's Business and Industry grants and financing portal provides information and resources on grants, loans, private and public sector financing, and leveraging personal assets.

FedDev Ontario's Business Scale-up and Productivity stream helps accelerate the growth of firms and assist with the adoption of new, innovative technologies that support scale-up, productivity, and the development of and entry into new markets to help companies become globally competitive.

The Canada-Ontario Job Grant helps employers pay for up to $10,000 (per employee) in training costs for current and future employees.

The Canada Small Business Financing Program can help your small- or medium-sized business receive term loans of up to $500,000 to help finance your establishments, expansions and improvements.

The Canadian Agricultural Partnership helps to strengthen the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sector. Find out how you can manage risks that threaten the viability of your farm and more!

Futurpreneur Canada helps youth (ages 18 to 39) start and run a successful business. Learn how to apply for pre-launch coaching, business resources, start-up financing and mentoring.

The National Research Council of Canada's Industrial Research Assistance Program can provide you with both technical and business advice and services. Find out about the potential financial support available to Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises.

The Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation supports growth or expansion of innovative companies based in Southern Ontario. They offer loans of $150,000 to $500,000 to create jobs in our communities.