
CBDC Business Atlantic Forum
Last Update: July 22, 2025
NS, Canada
Buy or sell an Atlantic Canadian business
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Financing Type
Other Support
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
Overview
If you are looking to buy or sell a business in Atlantic Canada, you can use this forum to make connections, for free.
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 40,000
Creating a digital literacy program for seniors
$ 40,000
Opening a youth-driven café to promote social interaction
$ 32,000
Launching an art therapy program for veterans
$ 28,000
Developing an organic community garden
$ 48,000
Launching a sustainable clothing line by local designers in St John's
$ 68,000
Establishing a community-operated recycling center
Eligibility
- The business must be located in rural or semi-urban areas of Atlantic Canada.
Who is eligible?
- Business owners in rural Atlantic Canada
- Potential business buyers in rural Atlantic Canada
Eligible geographic areas
- Fredericton
- Moncton
- Saint John
- Bathurst
- Grand Falls
- Edmundston
- Halifax
- New Glasgow
- Truro
- Dartmouth
- Charlottetown
- St. John's
- St. George's
- St. Alban's
- Port au Port
How to apply
- Step 1: Submitting a Business
- Access the "Submit a Business" section of the website.
- Fill out the online form to register a business for sale.
Additional information
- The CBDC Business Atlantic website provides a free platform for business owners and potential buyers to connect.
Apply to this program
Frequently Asked Questions about the CBDC Business Atlantic Forum Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CBDC Business Atlantic Forum. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the CBDC Business Atlantic Forum?
How much funding can be received?
What expenses are eligible under CBDC Business Atlantic Forum?
What is the deadline to apply?
Is the CBDC Business Atlantic Forum a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Who are the financial supporters of the CBDC Business Atlantic Forum?
Who is eligible for the CBDC Business Atlantic Forum program?
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