Community Futures Ontario — Business Information and Planning Services
ON, Canada
Business planning help and training for rural Ontario entrepreneurs
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Expert Advice
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- Community Futures Ontario (CFO)
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Access services for your business or social enterprise, including business counselling, business plan assistance, export support, entrepreneurial training and information on government programs and services.
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- Business counselling, documentation, and referrals
- Guidance with business plans
- Export support
- Entrepreneurial training
- Information on relevant federal and provincial programs and services
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$45,000
Toronto
Development of an export strategy for tech startups
$52,500
Halifax
Developing a mentorship program for young entrepreneurs
$30,000
Montreal
Creating a business plan for a new social enterprise focused on reducing food waste
$41,250
Winnipeg
Counseling services for small Indigenous businesses
$33,750
Calgary
Establishing a support network for eco-friendly small businesses
$37,500
Vancouver
Providing entrepreneurial training for women-owned businesses
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- Businesses, entrepreneurs, and social enterprises in need of business support services.
- Must be seeking business counselling, documentation, guidance with business plans, export support, entrepreneurial training, or information on federal/provincial programs.
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CFDCs provide important services to a variety of businesses, entrepreneurs, and social enterprises in Canada:
- Small businesses
- Entrepreneurs
- Social enterprises
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There are certain types of companies that may not be eligible for this grant:
- Companies involved in illegal activities
- Companies with a history of fraudulent practices
- Non-profit organizations
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Eligible expenses for this grant may include:
- Business counseling services
- Business plan development
- Export support activities
- Entrepreneurial training programs
- Costs associated with accessing federal and provincial programs
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- Companies involved in illegal activities
- Companies engaged in speculative ventures with high-risk investments
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Business viability and potential for growth
- Demonstrated need for funding
- Alignment with program objectives
- Ability to leverage additional resources
- Clear and comprehensive business plan
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- Step 1: Contact the professionals at the CFDC in your area
- Step 2: Discuss your business needs and goals with the CFDC staff
- Step 3: Receive guidance on business plans, support services, and relevant programs
Apply to this program
Community Futures Program - Business Information and Planning Services
Community Futures Program Overview
The Community Futures Program offers essential services to businesses, entrepreneurs, and social enterprises in Canada. These services include business counseling, assistance with documentation and referrals, support with business plans, export support, entrepreneurial training, and information on relevant federal and provincial programs and services. The Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) across Canada understand the local marketplace and strive to empower small businesses. Their expertise in providing business information and planning services has resulted in successful outcomes for numerous entrepreneurs. By working closely with CFDC professionals, businesses can access the resources and guidance needed to thrive in the competitive market landscape. These services play a crucial role in fostering economic growth and sustainability at the local level.
