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Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

Training and coaching for entrepreneurs with disabilities in Alberta
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Community Futures Alberta
Government of Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada

Overview

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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Complete an acquisition or business transfer
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Rural or Northern Residents

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

This program supports entrepreneurs with disabilities in rural Alberta by offering various forms of business support. Eligible activities focus on providing financial assistance, business coaching, technology training, and mental wellness services to support business growth.

  • Access to business coaching and mentoring services.
  • Provision of financial loans to start or grow a business.
  • Technology training to enhance business operations.
  • Mental wellness resources to support entrepreneurs' wellbeing.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program is designed for individuals residing in rural Alberta who have a self-disclosed disability or ongoing health condition and possess a viable business idea. Applicants should be able to contribute in some capacity to their business. This program is oriented towards individuals who require additional support and resources to start and grow their business ventures.

Eligible expenses

The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program supports business activities that empower individuals with disabilities to start and grow their own businesses. Eligible projects focus on personal and business development, leveraging technology, and providing necessary financial and mentorship support.

  • Starting a new business venture with a viable business idea.
  • Growth and expansion activities for existing businesses owned by individuals with disabilities.
  • Access to loans for business operations and capital needs.
  • Participation in business coaching and mentoring sessions to enhance entrepreneurial skills.
  • Engagement with training programs focusing on technology and business management.
  • Utilizing support services that contribute to mental wellness for entrepreneurs.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant supports businesses located in defined areas to promote entrepreneurship under specific regional conditions. The eligible locations focus on the development of rural areas in Alberta.

  • Entrepreneurs residing in rural regions across Alberta, Canada.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this program:

  • The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program is celebrating its 25th anniversary, highlighting its longstanding support for communities.
  • The program offers comprehensive resources, including mental wellness support, an essential aspect for entrepreneurs facing health challenges.
  • Community Futures has over 30 years of experience supporting rural Alberta entrepreneurs, providing a strong foundation of reliable support.
  • The program includes free resources, enhancing accessibility and reducing financial barriers for starting and growing businesses.

Contacts

403-851-9995

Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities. 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 Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities?

Get help with your business plan and access business training and coaching services to help you launch your own business in rural Alberta.

Who is eligible for the Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities program?

To be eligible for the Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities program, you must: Have a self-disclosed disability or ongoing health condition. Live in rural Alberta. Have a viable business idea.

What expenses are eligible under Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities?

This program supports entrepreneurs with disabilities in rural Alberta by offering various forms of business support. Eligible activities focus on providing financial assistance, business coaching, technology training, and mental wellness services to support business growth. Access to business coaching and mentoring services. Provision of financial loans to start or grow a business. Technology training to enhance business operations. Mental wellness resources to support entrepreneurs' wellbeing.

Who can I contact for more information about the Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities?

You can contact Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) or by phone at 403-851-9995.

Where is the Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities available?

The Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities program is available the province of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.

Is the Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities is a Loans and Capital investments

Who are the financial supporters of the Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities?

Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities is funded by Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Community Futures Alberta, Government of Canada

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