Prince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
PE, Canada
Business counselling for rural Prince Edward Island entrepreneurs
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- grant_single|closingDate May 17, 2024
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Expert Advice
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- Rural Action Centre
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Advisory services, entrepreneur education, as well as assistance in community development assistance, expansion diversification, tourism product development and marketing.
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The Prince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance grant assists rural entrepreneurs in Prince Edward Island by providing resources for business development and tourism-related initiatives. It aims to support community growth through various eligible projects and activities.
- Offering business advisory services to rural entrepreneurs.
- Providing entrepreneur education programs aimed at skill enhancement.
- Facilitating community development projects for regional growth.
- Supporting business expansion and diversification efforts.
- Developing and marketing new tourism products.
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$ 30,000
Community development project to create local artisan markets
$ 15,000
Create an entrepreneur education program focused on digital marketing
$ 35,000
Entrepreneur education program focusing on digital marketing skills
$ 50,000
Development of a new agricultural tourism product to attract visitors
$ 40,000
Expansion and diversification of a local cooperative bakery
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the entrepreneur's location and business activities.
- The applicant must be an entrepreneur based in rural Prince Edward Island.
- The business must be involved in community development, tourism, or related sectors.
- The applicant must outline a clear plan for business counselling needs.
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This grant is designed to support initiatives related to entrepreneur education, community development, and business growth, with an emphasis on rural areas such as Prince Edward Island. It is suitable for those engaged in advisory services, tourism marketing, and rural business counseling.
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The grant aims to support projects that contribute to the growth and development of rural communities in Prince Edward Island. Eligible activities focus on business counselling and capacity-building for entrepreneurs, as well as initiatives that enhance tourism and community development.
- Providing advisory services and business counselling to rural entrepreneurs in Prince Edward Island.
- Organizing entrepreneur education programs, including workshops and seminars.
- Assisting in community development initiatives that drive economic growth.
- Supporting the expansion and diversification of local businesses.
- Developing and marketing tourism products to attract more visitors to rural areas.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
The available information does not specify the precise eligible geographical areas for this grant. Specific eligibility would typically be expected to focus on rural regions of Prince Edward Island given the nature of the grant.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant focus on their capacity to impact rural entrepreneurship in Prince Edward Island, particularly in terms of innovation, feasibility, and community benefit.
- Innovative approach to community development or entrepreneurship processes, scoring up to 20 points.
- Feasibility of the project based on resources, timelines, and strategic partnerships, with a maximum of 25 points.
- Alignment with the grant’s goals in promoting entrepreneurship and tourism development in rural areas, valued at 15 points.
- Projected economic and social impact on the community, including job creation and sustainable development, up to 30 points.
- Cost-effectiveness and efficient use of grant funds, assessed up to 10 points.
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This grant supports entrepreneurs in rural Prince Edward Island with various services including business counselling and community development assistance.
- Advisory services
- Entrepreneur education
- Assistance in community development
- Expansion and diversification support
- Tourism product development and marketing
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