Entrepreneurs à la "Hausse" - Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Women entrepreneurs as the primary beneficiary - Residents of British Columbia (must be located in or operating within BC) - New business founders planning to launch a startup - Existing business owners seeking to expand or scale current operations - Self-employed individuals looking to formalize or grow their ventures - Likely includes: sole proprietors, partnerships with female leadership, and women-owned corporations ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable funding (grant-based support, not a loan) - Specific Amount: Not specified in program description; varies by project scope - Matching Requirements: Not detailed in available information - Repayability: Funds are non-repayable grants - Note: Applicants should contact program administrators for specific funding caps and allocation details ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Business creation costs (startup setup and launch expenses) - Business development activities (growth and expansion initiatives) - Operational scaling (resources needed to grow existing enterprises) - Coaching and mentorship programs (professional business guidance) - Training and skill development for business management - Likely includes: Marketing, equipment, staffing, technology, and professional services to support business viability ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Target Audience Requirement: Applicant must identify as a woman - Geographic Requirement: Business must be based in or operate within British Columbia - Support Component: Program includes accompanying/mentorship support (not just capital) - Business Stage Flexibility: Applicable at startup phase or existing business growth stage - Accountability: Participants expected to engage with coaching/development services as condition of funding - Timeline: Specific milestones and reporting requirements should be confirmed with program administrators