GoodSpark Grants

Amount:

$20,000.00

Type:

Grant

Description:

GoodSpark Grants provide financial assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners to help them grow their businesses and contribute positively to their communities. The grant focuses on businesses that demonstrate a strong commitment to local development, innovation, and sustainability.

Comments on Funding:

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Are Canadian-owned and operated
2. Do business and have their headquarters in at least 1 of the following provinces: Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan
3. Have a minimum of 1 employee and a maximum of 50 employees
4. Have been registered for at least 1 year (before November 1, 2022)
5. Have a project that tackles at least 1 of the following areas: sustainable development, health and well-being, innovation and community impact

Application Steps:

Consult the program website at https://www.desjardins.com/ca/about-us/social-responsibility-cooperation/cooperative-movement/goodspark-grants/index.jsp

Documentation Needed:

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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