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Consulting Advisory Services
Consulting support for SMEs and nonprofits
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened July 9, 2024
Location
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
Up to 75% of professional fees and costs can be reimbursed, to a maximum of $5,250. It supports SMEs and nonprofits hiring consultants for diagnostic, management, trade, competitiveness, and access-to-capital assessments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Diagnostic assessments of business operations.
- Business management skills development.
- Trade assessments for exporting, markets, marketing, and distribution.
- Competitiveness assessments.
- Access-to-capital assessments.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Consultant proposal
- Organization background or bio
- Recent financial statements
- Consultant resume
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
- Nonprofits (NPOs).
Who is not eligible
- Real estate businesses.
- Retail and wholesale businesses.
- Personal or social service providers.
- Government departments and agencies.
- Consultants seeking assessment of their own services.
- Applicants with a conflict of interest with the hired consultant.
Eligible expenses
- Professional consultant fees and related costs.
- Client share of project costs, including HST, is not covered.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- HST.
- Website creation or development.
- Social media campaigns or ads.
Eligible geographic areas
- St. John's.
- Mount Pearl.
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation process involves a set of criteria that the consultant proposal must meet to be considered for approval.
- The client must initiate the request for Consultant Advisory Services.
- The consultant's proposal should be developed with direct input from the client.
- The scope of work must stay within the program's budget of $6667, with a maximum of $5000 (75%) covered.
- The proposal should focus on a specific challenge, deficiency, or opportunity for the client.
- The outcome should be an action plan for the client to follow.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact MBO for the application form and an eligibility discussion.
- Meet with a Metro Business Opportunities staff member.
- Obtain the application form from staff or online.
- Step 2: Work with a consultant to prepare the proposal.
- Identify your specific needs.
- Prepare a consultant proposal with client input.
- Step 3: Submit the application package.
- Send the completed application and consultant proposal to MBO.
- Step 4: Receive approval and sign the contract.
- If approved, the consultant receives a contract to sign and return within 10 business days.
- Step 5: Complete the work and submit closing documents.
- Submit the final report, invoice, and client evaluation form after completion.
Processing and Agreement
- The application and consultant proposal are reviewed by MBO staff.
- If approved, a contract is issued to the consultant.
- The contract must be signed and returned within 10 business days.
- After completion, the final report, invoice, and client evaluation form are submitted.
- MBO then forwards payment to the consultant.
Additional information
- HST is not reimbursable.
- An application fee of $150 is required.
- Consultants must not be the applicant’s employee.
- Applicants cannot have a conflict of interest with the hired consultant.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Consulting Advisory Services Program
What is the Consulting Advisory Services?
Up to 75% of professional fees and costs can be reimbursed, to a maximum of $5,250. It supports SMEs and nonprofits hiring consultants for diagnostic, management, trade, competitiveness, and access-to-capital assessments.
How much funding can be received?
Consulting Advisory Services Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Consulting Advisory Services program?
To be eligible for the Consulting Advisory Services program, you must:
SMEs and nonprofits only.
Must use a professional consultant.
Project must address a specific need.
What expenses are eligible under Consulting Advisory Services?
Diagnostic assessments of business operations.
Business management skills development.
Trade assessments for exporting, markets, marketing, and distribution.
Competitiveness assessments.
Access-to-capital assessments.
Who can I contact for more information about the Consulting Advisory Services?
You can contact Metro Business Opportunities.
Where is the Consulting Advisory Services available?
The Consulting Advisory Services program is available the province of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island.
Is the Consulting Advisory Services a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Consulting Advisory Services is a Expert Advice