Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Evan Solomon (Toronto Centre, Ont.) announced that the Build Communities Strong Fund Local Impact Stream is now open in southern Ontario. Applications are currently being accepted for the summer intake launched on June 11, 2026. Projects starting between April 30, 2026, and March 31, 2027, must be submitted by July 9, 2026. Projects starting April 1, 2027, or later must be submitted by Aug. 6, 2026. The full release is available online. Contact Peter.Wall@ised-isde.gc.ca.