CBDC Kick$tart
grant_single|update March 29, 2025
NS, Canada
Loan for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
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- grant_single|openingDate July 9, 2024
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Loans and Capital investments
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- Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
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grant_card_status|open
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If you're an entrepreneur under the age of 35 in Newfoundland and Labrador and you haven't been able to get funding from other sources, you can get a low-interest loan of up to $10,000.
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$ 10,000
Launching a local organic juice bar in downtown St John's
$ 10,000
Developing an innovative mobile app for mental health support
$ 10,000
Expanding a local artisan bakery with new baking equipment
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Must be starting a new business
- Must demonstrate financial need
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The KICK$TART Loan Program is designed to assist individuals and startups in Canada seeking financial support to start a business. Potential applicants are those who demonstrate a viable business idea and the ability to repay the loan. Typically, startups in the ideation stage or early development phase could benefit from this program. Specific sectors or business types are not indicated, suggesting the program may be open to a broad range of business ventures.
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There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.
- Companies in the tobacco industry
- Companies involved in speculative activities
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Cost of equipment and supplies
- Marketing and advertising expenses
- Professional services fees (e.g., legal or accounting)
- Rent or lease of business premises
- Salaries for new hires
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for the KICK$TART Loan Program. The criteria include:
- Financial viability of the business plan
- Demonstrated market research and demand
- Qualifications and experience of the applicant
- Ability to repay the loan
- Potential for job creation and economic impact
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The program offers personalized business advice through startup experts.
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1-888-303-2232
Apply to this program
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