Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC) Chaleur Social Economy Pilot Project
$40,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Social Economy Pilot Project by CBDC Chaleur is crafted for non-profit organizations presenting initiatives that showcase their capacity to enhance community well-being by diminishing poverty, fostering social and economic inclusivity, and leveraging the community’s strengths and resources.
Comments on Funding:
Funding takes the form of a grant in two categories:
1. Project Grant of up to $25,000;
2. Study Grant of up to $15,000.
Additional funding for training is available through Social Enterprise New Brunswick (up to $5,000).
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. be non-profit organizations;
2. be located within the service area of CBDC Chaleur.
For Project Category, applicants must:
1. be seeking financing for the implementation of a project aligned to one of ESIC’s (Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation) priority actions;
2. provide 25% financial contribution.
For Study Category, applicants must:
1. be seeking financing toward the development and documentation of their social economy project;
2. provide at least 1 proposal from recognized consulting firms. In the event of an inability to provide consultant proposals, they have to demonstrate they have taken these necessary studies/plans:
a) Feasibility studies;
b) Business plan;
c) Communication and social media plan;
d) Marketing plan.
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. complete the application forms;
a) Project;
b) Study.
2. contact a Startup Expert at https://www.cbdc.ca/contact.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must provide:
1. completed application forms;
2. additional information as requested.
Other Things to Note:
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