Western Ontario Funders Forum

Connect directly with funders, build stronger opportunities. Join us at the Western Ontario Fall Funders Forum Series and hear directly from provincial ministries and funding organizations about upcoming grant programs, eligibility requirements, application timelines, and funding priorities.

This in-person event is a valuable opportunity to: learn about funding programs and deadlines, understand eligibility and application expectations, connect with ministry representatives and regional stakeholders and ask questions and gain insights in a supportive setting

Tuesday, November 24, 2026
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre, 75 William St. N., Chatham

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The in-person event will feature presentations from representatives of:

Ministry of Rural Affairs (MRA)
Ministry of Economic Development Job Creation and Trade (MEDJCT)
Ministry of Labour Immigration Training Skills Development (MLITSD)
Ministry of Tourism Culture and Gaming (MTCG)
Ministry of Agriculture Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA)
Community Futures
Ontario Small Business Advisory Centres