PARO Services
- Open continuously
Overview
Services and programs for start-up, growth and networking, specializing in women in business, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises.
At a glance
Funding available
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Varies by project
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Ontario
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Women
Next Steps
Activities funded
PARO Services offers a range of programs and resources aimed at empowering women in Ontario to start and grow their businesses, enhance networking, and facilitate personal and professional development. Eligible activities are designed to support business initiation, growth strategies, and network building.
- Programs to help women start their new businesses through business development, advisory services, and technical resources.
- Resources and support for business growth, including advising on decision-making and facilitating connections.
- Opportunities for expanding business networks among women entrepreneurs.
- Workshops, conferences, and events for personal and professional development.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise supports Ontario women involved in small and medium-sized businesses and social enterprises. Their programs are specially tailored for women looking to start, grow, or network their businesses. Women entrepreneurs seeking to leverage business development services, advisory support, and networking opportunities are eligible to engage with PARO's services.
Eligible expenses
The eligible projects under this grant are aimed at supporting women in Ontario to establish, grow, and network their businesses. These activities are designed to facilitate business development, provide advisory support, and enhance networking opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
- Starting a new business with business development programs, advisory services, and technical resources.
- Growing existing businesses through advisory support and resource facilitation to achieve next-level growth.
- Building networks to develop new connections and improve business operations.
- Participating in workshops, conferences, and events for personal and professional development.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant specifically supports women in business within Ontario. The focus is on enhancing economic development and empowering female entrepreneurs in this region.
- Businesses and social enterprises located in Ontario.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Ponder upon the workshops, conferences, and events offered regularly for continuous personal and business development in connection with your application.
- The PARO Centre supports the business journey at all stages, from start-up to growth and networking, which should be reflected in your business plan or proposal to showcase relevance.
- Utilizing PARO's resources, like the myPAROPath Login or the B2B database, could enhance your application by demonstrating alignment with their support services.
- Grantees benefit from connections and advisory services to facilitate decision-making, showcasing a collaborative approach in your application.
- Communicating with the PARO Centre through their various contact options might provide additional insights or clarity on applications.