Built for Business
Starting or growing your business? These organizations can help.
Incentive Programs
Grants, loans, and support resources to help your business grow and succeed in the Town of New Tecumseth are available from a variety of sources. Contact us to discuss your plans and find out if your business is eligible for these development incentive programs.
Municipal incentives
Accessibility – Portable Ramp Grant Program
Do you operate a business in New Tecumseth? Make your business more accessible for wheelchairs, scooters, strollers, and walkers with support from the Town’s portable ramp grant program. Complete the application form and view our brochure to learn more.
Learn moreCommunity Improvement Plan
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.
Learn moreNottawasaga Futures Loans
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.
Learn moreGeorgian Angel Network
Georgian Angel Networkprovides angel investment and business development support to high-growth firms in Simcoe County.
Learn moreRegional Tourism Organization 7
Regional Tourism Organization 7 offers a number of funding programs to support private and not-for-profit tourism operators that have a tourism amenity or looking to promote Bruce, Grey and Simcoe Counties tourism opportunities.
Learn moreTourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund
The County of Simcoe Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund supports and enhances tourism, culture and sport in Simcoe County by investing in initiatives that promote awareness, access, participation and appreciation of the diverse tourism, culture and sport offerings within thee County.
Learn moreProvincial government incentives
Jobs and Growth Fund
The Jobs and Growth Fund helps employers pay for training costs for current and future employees.
Learn moreDigital Main Street
Digital Main Street is a grant program designed to help main street businesses adopt new digital technologies and build an online presence.
Learn moreOntario Centres of Innovation
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.
Learn moreSustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a 5-year, $3.5 billion federal-provincial program supporting Ontario’s agriculture sector through cost-share funding. Current programs include: Grow Ontario Market Initiative and Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative
Learn moreSave on Energy
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.
Learn moreGrid Innovation Fund
Grid Innovation Fund supports innovation with the potential to achieve significant electricity bill savings for Ontario ratepayers.
Learn moreApprenticeship – Achievement Incentive
Achievement Incentive Grant helps employers take on apprentices to build Ontario’s apprenticeship and skilled trades pipelines.
Learn moreOntario Genomics
Ontario Genomics focuses on stimulating, enabling and nurturing genomics innovation in the Province of Ontario. Ontario Genomics works as a catalyst for developing and applying genomic technologies across key sectors and has funding opportunities.
Learn moreYves Landry Foundation
Yves Landry Foundation provides the opportunity for business, education and government to collectively be part of the solution to advance technological education and skills training in order to resolve the skilled labour shortage.
Learn moreSkills Development Fund
The Skills Development Fund offers funding to organizations for innovative projects that address challenges to hiring, training or retaining workings.
Learn moreOntario Vehicle Innovation Network
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network provides a number of programs that support the development and demonstration of automotive technologies and mobility solutions. OVIN also provides talent retention and recruitment development funding.
Learn moreNGen
NGen is an industry-led organization that is leading Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for Advanced Manufacturing. NGen provides funding to help advanced manufacturers meet their current needs. Visit their website for update information about funding opportunities.
Learn moreInteractive Digital Media Fund
The Interactive Digital Media Fund provides funding through Ontario Creates on a range of programs to help strengthen Ontario’s cultural entrepreneurs.
Learn moreTechnology Investment Program
Through Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters this program provides direct financial assistance to manufacturers in southern Ontario in the form of a matching contribution of up to $50,000 to support the investment in long-term production assets and technology that increase capacity and reduce emissions on production.
Learn moreCTMA: Career-Ready
The Canadian Tooling & Machining Association is providing $5,000 for each apprentice an employer hires in their facilities for tool and machining programs.
Learn moreAPMA: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund
Fund develops new talent pipeline that will construct pathways to historically excluded groups such as youth, women, newcomers and racialized communities. The DEI supports employers and community partners in their efforts to access, train and retain meaningful employment for new hires.
Learn moreRegional Development Program: Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream
The Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) Stream will provide financial support to advanced manufacturing companies for capital equipment, technology adoption and skills development.
Learn moreSkills Development Fund
Skills Development Fund focuses on investing in enhancements to training, workforce development and program delivery for workers in Ontario.
Learn moreMitacs
Mitacs provides funding to help companies acquire internships for customized research.
Learn moreFederal government incentives
Business and Industry Grants and Financing
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.
Learn moreBusiness Scale-up and Productivity
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.
Learn moreFuturpreneur Canada
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.
Learn moreIndustrial Research Assistance Program
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.
Learn moreSouthern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation
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.
Learn moreRegional Innovation Ecosystems
This stream targets projects that help create an innovation-friendly entrepreneurial environment that fosters that growth and productivity of businesses in a region.
Learn moreCanada Cultural Spaces Fund
Canada Cultural Spaces Funds supports the improvement of physical conditions for arts, heritage culture and creative innovation. The supports renovation and construction projects, the acquisition of specialized equipment and feasibility studies related to cultural spaces.
Learn moreSustainable Development Technology Canada
Sustainable Development Technology Canada provides funding to enterprises with seed, start-up and scale-up stages to accelerate Canadian companies to become global leaders.
Learn moreStrategic Innovation Fund
Business Innovation Growth stream fosters the development of for-profit businesses so that they can invest, grow and create jobs for the prosperity of Canada by R&D/commercialization, firm expansion and investment attraction.
Learn morePrince’s Trust Canada
Prince’s Trust Canada programs for Veterans help them tap into entrepreneurial potential.
Learn moreScience and Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs
Science and Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs provides funding to eligible employers across Canada to hire and mentor youth in the natural resources sector, including in energy, forest, mining, earth science and clean technology.
Learn moreInnovative Solutions Canada
Innovation Solutions Canada is an initiative designed to stimulate technology research, development and commercialization of Canada innovations. The program’s Challenge Stream and Testing Stream help startups and small/medium-size businesses overcome technology testing development hurdles so that they can produce globally-demanded products and services.
Learn moreBlack Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
The Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund provides loans to support Black business owners and entrepreneurs across Canada and lay the foundation for future success and long-term change.
Learn moreFederal Agricultural Support Programs
Agriculture and agri-food programs and services that provide innovation, sustainable farming, business development, risk management, trade and market development.
Learn moreBioTalent Canada
BioTalent Canada is a wage subsidy program that provides financial support to bio-economy employers to reduce the risk of hiring talent.
Learn moreBusiness Development of Canada
Business Development of Canada provides financial support and advisory services with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. New grant includes CDAP that provides assist in closing the digitalization gap between Canadian businesses and their global competitors.
Learn moreCanada Council for Arts
Canada Council for Arts provides a several programs and financial supports for the creative arts entrepreneurs.
Learn moreCanada Media Fund
Through many program, the Canada Media Fund supports a dynamic environment where creators, producers, broadcasters, and distributors partner to generate content for Canadians and global audiences to enjoy.
Learn moreCanada Small Business Financing Program
Canada Business Financing Program makes it easier for small businesses to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders.
Learn moreCanada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy
Canada Summer Jobs provides wage subsidies to employers from not-for-profit organizations, public sector and private sector organization with 50 or fewer full-time employees to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years.
Learn moreEmployment and Social Development Canada
Funding programs available through the Employment and Social Development Canada to support job training and social development.
Learn moreExport Development Canada
Export Development Canada is a Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian companies of all sizes succeed on the world stage with their export needs.
Learn moreThe Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings
FACTOR provides assistance towards the growth and development of the Canadian music industry.
Learn moreFarm Credit Canada
Farm Credit Canada is the largest lender to agriculture and agri-food businesses by providing financing and other services to primary producers and the agriculture supply chain.
Learn moreCommunity Economic Development and Diversification
Funding under Community Economic Development and Diversification aims to generate sustainable, inclusive growth and help small and rural communities in southern Ontario to fully participate in and benefit for economic opportunities.
Learn moreFirst Nations and Inuit Employment Strategy
The First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program helps First Nations and Inuit youth acquire essential employment skills and learn about job and career options. The First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program provides youth with summer employment opportunities where they can gain work experience and develop important skills such as communication, problem-solving and teamwork.
Learn moreSupport Your Local Business Community
Local businesses are a vital part of New Tecumseth’s economy. They provide jobs for our friends and family, assist countless community initiatives with donations, volunteer efforts and sponsorships of our kids’ sports teams, and are a part of the fabric of our Town’s unique character.
“Make It New Tec” when you shop, dine, or unwind at local merchants, restaurants, and service providers in Alliston, Beeton, and Tottenham!
Learn more about local small businesses and how you can “Make It New Tec” from our partners:
Eat Local
Buying produce from local markets, enjoying one of the dozens of dining options in Alliston, Beeton and Tottenham, or getting take-out or delivery from your favourite local restaurant are all great ways to support the local business community.
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Temporary Restaurant Patio Program
The Town’s Temporary Restaurant Patio Program provides restaurants with the opportunity to establish or expand patio spaces to take advantage of the summer weather and offer safe outdoor dining areas to their customers.
Subject to the program’s conditions and public health measures, patios can operate in parking lots and adjacent premises on restaurants’ private property, as well as on municipal sidewalks at restaurants located in the downtowns of Alliston, Beeton, and Tottenham.
No municipal fees will be charged to participating restaurants in 2026.
Submission requirements to obtain a permit include:
- Completed application form
- Property owner approval
- Site specific conceptual site plan drawing
- Health Unit Certificate of Inspection
- AGCO Liquor License (if applicable)
- Certificate of Insurance
- Professional Engineers Certificate for temporary “bump-out” sidewalk structure and traffic barrier (if applicable)
- Encroachment Agreement (if applicable)
Please note, Downtown Alliston businesses that are applying for the Temporary Outdoor Patio Program will need to dismantle their patios between Wednesday, August 12 – Friday, September 4th due to the Road Resurfacing Project.
For more information about the program and its submission requirements, or for assistance in completing your permit application, contact the Economic Development Department.
Business Directory
Explore the businesses that power New Tecumseth’s economy. Our Business Directory will showcase a diverse mix of companies across advanced manufacturing, agriculture, construction, tourism, retail, and professional services. Stay tuned for the launch of a full directory highlighting local businesses across the community.
In the meantime, connect with our local Business Improvement Areas:
Alliston BIA: info@allistonbia.com
Beeton Tottenham BIA: info@btbia.ca
Strategically located within Simcoe County and in close proximity to the Greater Toronto Area, New Tecumseth offers strong market access and business connectivity. Whether you’re seeking local suppliers, partnership opportunities, or investment insights, discover a collaborative business community built for growth.
Connect with our team at ecdev@newtecumseth.ca
Grants
2026 Community Grant Program – Closed
The 2026 Community Grant Program will open on January 2, 2026. Please note that all grant opportunities are contingent on the allocation of funding as part of the Town’s budget process. The total funding available for grants will be determined annually through the budget process.
It is very important to review the Community Grant Program Policy before filling out an application.
- January 2nd – Grant Application Intake Period commences
- Last Day of February, 4:30pm – Deadline for grant applications to be received
- March/April – Community Grant Program Committee review and process of applications
- 2nd Committee of the Whole in April – Committee presents allocations to Council for approval
- 1st Council Meeting in May – Council ratifies Community Grant Program application recommendations
Please note:
- All information submitted is public and will be published on the Town Website in a Council Meeting Agenda.
The Community Grant Program uses a web application form that requires all mandatory fields to be completed at once before the application can be submitted.
You can now upload attachments directly within the form. Once all fields have been completed, you can sign the Organization Agreement by selecting “Click here to Sign.” After signing, the application will automatically guide you to the next step for submission.
If you need to provide additional documents to support your request, please email them to grants@newtecumseth.ca after submitting your online application. We will ensure they are added to your submission.
After your application has been submitted, you will receive an email prompting you to confirm your email address. Once confirmed, a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your full application package, including a copy of your application will be sent to you.
Community Grant Program Application Form
Community Grant Program Categories
Funds provided in this category are available to offset Town established user fees to rent space, equipment or provide supplies. This may include but is not limited to, space rental, signs, equipment (e.g. tables, chairs, sound system, etc.) or in-kind services (e.g. staff set up / take down, re-locating picnic tables, etc.)
Maximum eligible grant amount: $1,000.00.
This category provides funding to assist organizations that provide services or events to the community, which are beneficial to the community, not currently provided by the Town and consistent with the Town’s strategic objectives. This category will support a variety of community celebrations, festivals and specials events. Funds provided in this category will include requests for initial start up funding, equipment, material and supplies purchased.
Maximum eligible grant amount: $2,000.00.
This category supports local not-for-profit organizations promoting activities and initiatives that enhance the cultural and artistic landscape of our community through education and participation. This includes visual, performing, and literary art. Educational Programs can include cultural learning opportunities for all ages, workshops, classes and outreach programs. The Tourism component support initiatives that provide community festivals, cultural celebrations, tourist attractions and special events whose efforts attract visitors to the community. This category can provide funding for the operation of significant cultural facilities that provide core services to the community.
Maximum eligible grant amount: $25,000.00.
For more information about the Community Grant Program, please email our Community Grant Program Administrator