Are there only government small business grants for women and minorities?

There are several government small business grants for women and minorities in place, however there are many other types of grants for general business owners that require small business funding. Many of the small business funding programs are in place to help small businesses in a variety of different ways. For example, businesses that want to expand or do business improvements can apply for small business funding at both federal and provincial levels. The government small business grants for women and minorities is only one very small part of the small business funding opportunities available to small business owners in Canada.

What could you do for your small business if you were to obtain a grant or a loan of $5,000 or $50,000 or even more from the government? Or would you be able to benefit from a private investor investing their time and money into you and your business? It is a possibility…so be sure to find out how much funding your small business may be able to obtain. Become a registered member and start your funding search.

You can also take advantage of the Small Business Startup Assessment Tool below and see the tools and resources you need to succeed at launching your business. It takes just a minute and will also tell you if there may be any funding programs available.