Is every citizen in Canada able to apply for a grant to help fund their first business?

To get the Canadian grant for your first small business you usually need to be a citizen. However, there are some programs foreigners who will benefit the country’s economy can apply for, and must be selected as the winning proposal writer from all the applicants for the grant that you apply for. You can find many small business grants that may be able to help you cover the initial start up costs of your small business, or help buy things you may need for success, like equipment and advertising. The key is to know what you are looking for. This is so that you can find grants you can use. This is easily done if you have a small business plan and budget to guide you.

Are you ready to move forward with your business? If you need funding, you’ve come to the right place. By becoming a member of CanadaStartups, you get access to the Funding Database, the Business Plan Builder Tool, the Investor PitchDeck and the Step by Step Business Startup Guide. This is all that you need to succeed. Take a moment now and become a member. It literally takes 1 minute.

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.