Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC) Restigouche Self-Employment Benefit (SEB) Program for Persons with a Disability
no fixed amount
Grant, In-Kind Support
Description:
The Self-Employment Benefit (SEB) Program for Individuals with Disabilities is tailored for qualified unemployed individuals in Atlantic Canada who have disabilities and are in the early stages of establishing their own businesses. The program offers financial aid, counseling, and technical guidance.
Comments on Funding:
Funding takes the form of financial assistance:
– Eligible applicants must be receiving or have received Employment Insurance (EI) benefits within a certain timeframe and will continue to receive their Employment Insurance (EI) benefits until their claim ends. At this time, they will receive support at a provincially established rate for the duration of time remaining on the SEB Program; OR
– If approved for the SEB Program, but are not currently receiving Employment Insurance benefits, they will receive a weekly allowance at a provincially established rate.
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. have an initial meeting with the SEB Coordinator to conduct an analysis of their strengths and needs, in order to determine if self-employment is a viable choice for them ;
2. need to meet with the Program Liaison Officer to confirm their disability and determine their eligibility for the SEB PWD component, for details: contact Linda Noel Smith, Liaison Officer at 506-548-2406 or NB.SEB-ATI@cbdc.ca;
3. complete the Application Form;
4. prepare a Business Plan;
5. be notified with the decision of the Committee.
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. have an initial meeting with the SEB Coordinator to conduct an analysis of their strengths and needs, in order to determine if self-employment is a viable choice for them ;
2. need to meet with the Program Liaison Officer to confirm their disability and determine their eligibility for the SEB PWD component, for details: contact Linda Noel Smith, Liaison Officer at 506-548-2406 or NB.SEB-ATI@cbdc.ca;
3. complete the Application Form;
4. prepare a Business Plan;
5. be notified with the decision of the Committee.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. the completed application form; and
2. the business plan.
Other Things to Note:
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