The Growing Forward 2 (GF2) program supported by the Ontario Government, as well as the federal government, has announced the availability of funding for food producers for the Project Implementation Stream of the Ontario provincial funding variant. The funding from the Project Implementation Stream will awarded to projects based on merit. Projects must be from…
Growing Forward 2 Ontario (GF2) is a five-year combined federal/provincial program that offers funding to support the major players of the agricultural and agri-food sector. The Ontario provincial funding variant of the programs supports producers, processors and collaborations become more efficient and more effective. There are two streams of Ontario grant funding available for each…
The Career Focus funding program for the apparel sector is issued by a national not-for-profit organization representing and serving the HR development and adjustment needs of management and employees of the apparel industry. The program is supported by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) as a part of the Federal Government of Canada’s Youth Employment…
The government funding scene is heating up along with the weather. Funding allocation delays at the federal level along with the provincial election June 12th has produced a perfect storm, but not the kind that is likely to spoil your summer time plans. Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Capitalize on Small Business Grants & Loans…
Small businesses are a critical element of Canada’s economy, to say otherwise would be a gross understatement. Small businesses in Canada account for nearly a third of the nation’s GDP, employ nearly half of the labour force, and are responsible for over 3 quarters of the country’s exports. Unfortunately, Statistics Canada (StatsCan) will also have…
Northern Ontario food producers and processors take note – a new government funding program has been announced to support the purchase of new equipment for your business. FedNor and Industry Canada through the through the Northern Ontario Development Program have provided $290,000 to the pilot effort of the SNAP program. The program will by run…
A growing number of local firms in Eastern Ontario are receiving funding (small businesses in Ottawa, Kingston and Belleville just to name a few). These small businesses are accessing programs like The Eastern Ontario Development Fund to help create jobs and successfully grow their businesses. The approximately $2 million investment will help these local businesses create…
Would your small business benefit from some top-notch research support? Mitacs has announced a new funding program to support research and collaboration between academic and industry partners. The Mitacs Accelerate PhD program is focused on providing PhD students and industry partners with a longer term of 3 years to work together on a research project….
The Waterloo Region Small Business Centre assists local entrepreneurs develop new or existing businesses by offering a number of services including: Business registration assistance One-on-One business consultation and advice Market research assistance Seminars, events and networking opportunities, and more. Free & Inexpensive Small Business Workshops on Business Plan Writing & Startup Financing Spring represents a…
In support of young entrepreneurs across Ontario the province has launched a program to help encourage young people facing barriers to become job creators. On April 7, 2014, the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment announced the Strategic Community Entrepreneurship Projects Program (SCEP). SCEP will offer grants to not-for-profit organizations to help 15-29 year…