Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
NL, Canada
Help for women entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
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- grant_single|openingDate January 15, 2024
- grant_single|closingDate March 15, 2024
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Expert Advice
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- Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
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Get free advice and assistance for starting a new business, growing an existing business or entering new markets, with expert advice, analysis and peer support groups for women entrepreneurs.
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This grant provides support specifically aimed at women entrepreneurs in Newfoundland & Labrador, offering guidance and access to other assistance programs, but detailed financing modalities are not explicitly mentioned.
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The Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs offers a variety of services to support women in starting and growing their own businesses. Eligible activities include business planning, research, funding acquisition, networking, and training opportunities.
- Business concept assessment to evaluate the viability of new business ideas.
- Business plan counselling for detailed strategy development and execution.
- Advice on conducting market research to gather necessary business information.
- Assistance in identifying sources of financing for business start-up or growth.
- Access to the Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Program for eligible individuals.
- Identifying and providing access to necessary training and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to establish contacts and networks within the local business community.
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$ 15,000
Develop an e-commerce platform for local artisans to expand their market reach
$ 20,000
Launch a mentorship program connecting women entrepreneurs with experienced business leaders
$ 12,000
Organize workshops to provide marketing strategies for women entrepreneurs
$ 8,000
Host a series of webinars focused on securing funding for women-owned businesses
$ 40,000
Create a mobile app to help women entrepreneurs manage their business finances
$ 30,000
Establish a co-working space for women-led startups to encourage collaboration
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the individual's employment status and recent employment insurance claims.
- The individual must be unemployed at the time of application.
- The individual must have a current Employment Insurance (EI) claim.
- The individual's EI benefit period must have ended within the last three (3) years.
- The individual can have established a benefit period within the past five (5) years, having been paid parental or maternity benefits, and must be re-entering the labor force after caring for a newborn or newly adopted child.
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Any woman in Newfoundland and Labrador who is interested in starting a business can access the start-up services provided. Additionally, unemployed individuals, particularly women, who meet certain Employment Insurance (EI) criteria, may be eligible for the Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) program, which is geared towards those having difficulty finding sustainable employment and interested in establishing their own business.
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This program is available to women entrepreneurs situated in specific geographical locations as defined by the organization. The aim is to support business start-up and growth in these designated areas.
- Women located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for the Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) program focus on ensuring the viability and sustainability of the proposed business ventures.
- Completeness and feasibility of the business plan.
- Commitment to working full-time to develop and implement the business plan.
- Potential for economic contribution within Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Clarity in identifying and addressing training needs and business development strategies.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The program offers potential extended support for up to 52 weeks in total, depending on the completion and evaluation of the business plan.
- Post-approval support is available to assist in the business establishment phase.
- A NLOWE SEA Coordinator will be the primary contact for review and possibly further financial recommendation.
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