Self-Employment Assistance
Canada
Funding to support self-employment job creation
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Grant and Funding
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- Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour (NL)
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
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Assistance for Newfoundland and Labrador employment insurance (EI)-eligible individuals to start a business.
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$15,000
Vancouver
Establishment of a community center for underprivileged families
$16,000
Halifax
Start a social enterprise providing home care services
$16,000
Toronto
Develop a non-profit educational program for children with disabilities
$16,000
Calgary
Establishing an art gallery focusing on indigenous art
$14,000
Montreal
Launch of a bakery specializing in gluten-free products
$10,000
Ottawa
Opening a coworking space focused on environmental startups
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Eligibility criteria for the Self-Employment Assistance grant:
- Must have a current EI claim or be an unemployed person within the last 60 months
- Other criteria may apply
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Under the Self-Employment Assistance program in Canada, eligible organizations include businesses, municipalities, band/tribal councils, public health, and educational institutions that can serve as Self-Employment Assistance Coordinators.
- Businesses
- Municipalities
- Band/Tribal Councils
- Public Health Institutions
- Educational Institutions
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Some types of companies are not eligible for the Self-Employment Assistance grant:
- Companies in industries not covered by the program guidelines
- Franchises or businesses with significant existing financial backing
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Financial assistance may cover exceptional costs related to participation such as dependent care, disability needs, transportation, and accommodation.
- Dependent care expenses
- Disability-related costs
- Transportation expenses
- Accommodation costs
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Self-Employment Assistance grant in Canada.
- Demonstrated financial need and feasibility of the business idea
- Ability to create sustainable self-employment
- Commitment to developing and implementing a viable business plan
- Clear understanding of the responsibilities and requirements of the program
- Alignment with program goals and objectives
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- Step 1: Complete a Request for Service Form
- Step 2: Develop an employment plan at a local Employment Centre
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1-800-563-6600
Apply to this program
