NADF — Client Support & Advisory Services
grant_single|update February 27, 2025
ON, Canada
Business advice for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Northern Ontario
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- grant_single|openingDate February 15, 2023
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Expert Advice
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- Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
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Access business knowledge and solutions to develop strategic and action-driven plans for all growth phases of your business through confidential feedback, advice and overall business support.
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This grant supports Indigenous entrepreneurs in various stages of their business journey by providing essential tools and resources. The eligible activities focus on strategic business planning, financial literacy, and resource access.
- Confidential feedback and overall business support for Indigenous entrepreneurs.
- Guidance in writing and formulating business plans tailored for Indigenous businesses.
- Research assistance to explore business ideas and determine their viability.
- Access to key resources necessary for business development and implementation.
- Solutions for business management and improving business performance.
- Implementation solutions and resources to achieve business milestones.
- Participation in the "Dream to Business Plan" webinar series.
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$ 45,000
Developing a capacity building program for a social enterprise
$ 25,000
Implementation of modern operational resources for a local bakery
$ 35,000
Developing an educational outreach program for an environmental NGO
$ 55,000
Creating a strategic business plan for a tech startup
$ 30,000
Creating a market research study for a health beverage startup
$ 40,000
Developing a strategic growth plan for a local organic grocery cooperative
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Eligibility for this program is targeted towards Indigenous entrepreneurs seeking business development support.
- The applicant must be an Indigenous entrepreneur or represent an Indigenous business.
- The applicant must be in the process of starting, expanding, or managing an Indigenous-owned business.
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This program provides extensive support to Indigenous entrepreneurs, helping them with strategic planning, business execution, and enhancement of skills through various stages of business development. The eligible activities include building and executing business plans, offering research assistance, and providing management and performance solutions.
- Creating and refining business plans with tailored strategies and action plans.
- Conducting research to evaluate business ideas and determine their viability.
- Accessing resources for business management and performance improvement.
- Participating in workshops and webinars to enhance business skills and knowledge.
- Receiving confidential feedback and advice for business enhancement.
- Developing implementation solutions and utilizing available resources.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Viability and feasibility of the business idea
- Clarity and articulation of the business plan
- Relevance of strategies, costs, timelines, and goals
- Potential for success and impact
- Ability to secure funding or financing
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund offers a series of free webinars, including the "Dream to Business Plan" series, which can help entrepreneurs develop their business plans.
- Access to business management and performance solutions, as well as implementation solutions and resources, is part of the support provided to entrepreneurs.
- The Business Support Team at NADF is available for confidential feedback and overall business support.
- Entrepreneurs can access research assistance to explore their business ideas and determine viability.
- Regular contact with the NADF Business Support Team can enhance a business's chance of success and can be an integral part of the funding application process.
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