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Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Services and programs for women entrepreneurs focused on start-up, business growth, and networking. PARO also supports business development through advisory services, technical resources, workshops, and events.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
PARO offers services and programs for women who want to start, grow, or network their businesses.
- Start-up support and business development programs
- Business growth support and advisory services
- Networking opportunities for entrepreneurs
- Workshops, conferences, and events
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women entrepreneurs
- Women-owned small and medium-sized businesses
- Women-led social enterprises
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
- Canada
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Business viability and sustainability
- Economic impact
- Alignment with PARO's mission and values
- Evidence of need and benefits
How to apply
1
Preparation of documents
- Complete the grant application form
- Prepare a detailed business plan
- Gather relevant financial documents
2
Submission of the application
- Send the application form and required documents to PARO
- Wait for confirmation of receipt of the application
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the PARO Services Program
What is the PARO Services?
Services and programs for women entrepreneurs focused on start-up, business growth, and networking. PARO also supports business development through advisory services, technical resources, workshops, and events.
Who is eligible for the PARO Services program?
To be eligible for the PARO Services program, you must:
Women entrepreneurs only
Small or medium-sized businesses
Social enterprises
What expenses are eligible under PARO Services?
PARO offers services and programs for women who want to start, grow, or network their businesses. Start-up support and business development programs
Business growth support and advisory services
Networking opportunities for entrepreneurs
Workshops, conferences, and events
Who can I contact for more information about the PARO Services?
You can contact PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise.
Where is the PARO Services available?
The PARO Services program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the PARO Services?
PARO Services is funded by PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise