Canada Ontario Resource Development Agreement (CORDA) 2027-28 Applications are OPEN!

Canada Ontario Resource Development Agreement (CORDA) 2027-28 Applications are OPEN!

Posted on August 4, 2026

The Canada Ontario Resource Development Agreement (CORDA) Office is now accepting funding applications for 2027–2028. Funding of up to $35,000 per project is available for eligible natural resource use, development, and conservation projects.

Eligible Project Areas Include:

• Fishing
• Trapping
• Forestry
• Commercial Recreation/Tourism
• Traditional Harvesting & Non-Timber Forest Products
• Processing & Marketing of Natural Resources
• Renewable Natural Resources Development/Planning
• And more!

Eligible projects may support training, employment, stewardship, traditional learning, and the purchase of equipment and supplies.

📅 Application Deadline: Monday, October 5th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST

📄 Application Form

📘 CORDA Application Guidebook

Have a natural resource use or conservation project in mind? Review the application and guidebook to learn more about eligibility and how to move your idea forward.