Community Futures Big Country Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program

Amount:

no fixed amount

Type:

In-Kind Support, Loan

Description:

The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program was created to provide enhanced small business development support to people with disabilities in rural Alberta. This program provides business loans to establish a new business, purchase an existing business, or expand or upgrade an existing business. It also provides business training, assistance with drawing up a business plan, and mentoring.

Comments on Funding:

Funding takes the form of a loan.

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must:
1. have a self-declared disability or ongoing medical condition;
2. live in East Central Alberta;
3. have a viable business idea;
4. be able to contribute in some way to their business.

Application Steps:

Applicants must connect with the Business Advisor through their online contact form.

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified.

Other Things to Note:

Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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