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grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDateJanuary 15, 2024
  • grant_single|closingDateMarch 15, 2024
  • grant_single|grantStatusClosed
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Expert Advice
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  • grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
  • Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
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grant_card_status|closed

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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.

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

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.

grant_single_labels|projects

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.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 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

grant_single_labels|admissibility

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.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

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.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

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.

grant_single_labels|criteria

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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  • Step 1: Contact Business Start-Up Advisor
  • Reach out to the Business Start-Up Advisor in your region through phone or email.
  • Inquire about the eligibility criteria and initial steps for the grant application.
  • Step 2: Assess Business Concept
  • Work with the advisor to assess your business concept to determine its feasibility.
  • Gather necessary information and feedback to refine your business idea.
  • Step 3: Develop Business Plan
  • Engage in business plan counselling services to create a comprehensive plan.
  • Submit the business plan to the NLOWE SEA Coordinator for review if going through the SEA program.
  • Step 4: Eligibility and Application for SEA Program
  • Review your eligibility for the Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) program.
  • Submit an application for the SEA program through guidance from the Business Start-Up Advisor or directly if applicable.
  • Step 5: Application Submission
  • Prepare any additional documents or information required for the application.
  • Submit the completed application to NLOWE as instructed by your advisor.
  • Step 6: Confirmation and Follow-Up
  • Await confirmation of receipt of your application.
  • Engage in follow-up discussions or additional application processes if necessary.

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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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