Ontario Investing to Protect Rural Communities

$20 million rural development program opens at ROMA conference

Ontario Construction News staff writer The Ontario government has launched the second intake of the Rural Ontario Development Program, a $20-million initiative aimed at strengthening rural economies, building infrastructure and keeping workers on the job. The announcement was made at the 2026 annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference, with applications opening immediately for […] The post $20 million rural development program …

Rural Ontario Development Fund money flowing to Bonfield

By Richard CoffinBonfield is receiving just over $32,000 to address barriers to growth, protect local jobs, and better position the community to attract and retain investment.MPP Vic Fedeli announced the money through the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program.STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service“We’re pleased that with this $32,250 investment, Bonfield will have the opportunity to st…

Ontario rolls out new rural funding as applications open provincewide

The Ontario government is launching a new intake of the Rural Ontario Development Program, committing $20 million to support jobs, infrastructure and economic growth in rural communities. The announcement was made at the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference, with applications now open to rural municipalities, businesses, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations. Premier Doug Ford said the funding is part of the province’…

Ontario launches second intake of $20M Rural Ontario Development Program

The Ontario government has announced the launch of the second intake of the Rural Ontario Development Program, a $20 million initiative aimed at strengthening rural economies across the province. The announcement was made during the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference, with applications opening immediately for rural municipalities, businesses, Indigenous organizations, and not-for-profit groups. Premier Doug Ford said the funding…

Ontario Investing to Protect Rural Communities

As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government is launching the second intake of the Rural Ontario Development Program, a $20 million investment to strengthen the economies of rural communi. . .