Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
AB, Canada
Training and coaching for entrepreneurs with disabilities in Alberta
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Loans and Capital investments
Expert Advice
Other Support
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- Government of Canada
- Community Futures Alberta
- Prairies Economic Development Canada
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Get help with your business plan and access business training and coaching services to help you launch your own business in rural Alberta.
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$14,000
Red Deer
Establishing a business development center in Red Deer.
$15,000
Fort McMurray
Facilitating loans for local business development in Fort McMurray.
$9,000
Grande Prairie
Launching a mental wellness initiative for a local NPO in Grande Prairie.
$5,000
Banff
Providing technology training for new rural entrepreneurs in Banff.
$6,000
Jasper
Developing mental wellness resources for small businesses in Jasper.
$7,000
Canmore
Offering business coaching services to aspiring entrepreneurs in Canmore.
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Eligibility for the Entrepreneurs With Disability Program:
- Have a self-disclosed disability or ongoing health condition
- Live in rural Alberta
- Have a viable business idea
- Be able to contribute in some way to your business
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Eligible types of companies for the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program grant include:
- Entrepreneurs with self-disclosed disabilities or ongoing health conditions.
- Businesses based in rural Alberta with viable business ideas.
- Companies where the owner can contribute to the business in some way.
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Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Technology training
- Mental wellness resources
- Business coaching expenses
- Loans for business development
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program grant:
- Self-disclosed disability or ongoing health condition
- Residency in rural Alberta
- Viable business idea
- Ability to contribute to the business
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- Step 1: Have a self-disclosed disability or ongoing health condition
- Content: Confirm your self-disclosed disability or ongoing health condition
- Implications: This is a vital eligibility requirement for the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
- Step 2: Live in rural Alberta
- Content: Reside in a rural area of Alberta
- Implications: Geographic location is a key eligibility criterion for this program
- Step 3: Have a viable business idea
- Content: Develop a solid and feasible business concept
- Implications: Your business idea should be realistic and have potential for success
- Step 4: Be able to contribute in some way to your business
- Content: Identify how you can contribute to your business operation
- Implications: Your involvement and contribution are essential for a successful business endeavor
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403-851-9995
Apply to this program
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program Summary
Get the support you need to build your dream business with the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program. This innovative program offers training, mentoring, loans, and other financial support to individuals with disabilities or ongoing health conditions.
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program Details
The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program, offered by Community Futures, is designed to assist individuals with disabilities or ongoing health conditions in starting and growing their businesses. This program provides comprehensive support, including one-on-one business coaching, access to loans, technology training, and mental wellness resources.
With 25 years of operation, the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program has successfully helped aspiring entrepreneurs overcome barriers and achieve their business goals. To be eligible for this program, applicants must have a self-disclosed disability or ongoing health condition, live in rural Alberta, have a viable business idea, and be able to contribute to their business in some way.
Community Futures has 27 locations across rural Alberta, ensuring accessible support, guidance, and financial assistance for small businesses and startups. Through the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program, individuals can find the necessary resources and mentorship to turn their business ideas into reality.
For over 30 years, Community Futures has been a pillar of support for rural Alberta entrepreneurs, offering guidance, business loans, training, and free resources. Entrepreneurs with disabilities can leverage the expertise and commitment of Community Futures to navigate the challenges of starting and growing a business successfully.
