Rural Economic Development (RED) ProgramRED > Home > About RED Rural Economic Development (RED) Update - Program Fully SubscribedThe Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is not currently accepting applications to the Rural Economic Development (RED) Program. There has been a strong demand for the Rural Economic Development (RED) Program, reflecting the benefits of this initiative for the food and agriculture sectors, rural economies and Ontario families. If you have questions about the RED program, would like to inquire about the status of a current application, or would like information on applying to the program for next year, please contact us at 1-888-588-4111 or email red.omafra@ontario.ca for more information. About REDWelcome to the Rural Economic Development website. On this site, you can:
See the navigation bar to the left of this page for additional links. RED VideosEMC Ranpro - EMC, the Excellence in Manufacturing
Consortium, is a networking group for Ontario companies in the manufacturing
sector. It acts as an open forum for companies to share better business
practices and ideas. The video shows EMC's impact on RanPro, a manufacturer
of 'extreme conditions protective apparel'. EMC received close to
two-million dollars in support through RED. Ensyn Biomass - The County of Renfrew and the
Ensyn Corporation have formed a unique partnership to create 'green
energy' from wood waste. Ensyn takes advantage of Renfrew's large,
competitive forestry industry by turning its waste product into
bio-fuels and other bio-products. Fusion Youth Centre - The Town of Ingersoll transformed
a previously an abandoned school into a recreation center for youth
12 to 18. The center has over 400 youth members that attend regularly,
including onsite services such as a daycare and Victorian Order
of Nurses. Health Kick Huron - Huron East-Seaforth has established
the 'Health Kick Huron' plan to address the health care recruitment
shortfalls experienced by many rural communities. The plan has three
main components: Youth Engagement, Skill Development and Recruitment.
Quinte Development Project - A three way partnership
between the Quinte Economic Development Commission, Loyalist College,
and local manufacturers has resulted in a very successful rural
plan. The project focuses on attracting and retaining companies
in the technology and industrial sectors, through training rebates
offered through Loyalist College and internship funding.
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