📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Canada - Self-employed individuals and sole proprietors - Not-for-profit organizations and social enterprises - Businesses that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 - Organizations with fewer than 500 employees (typical SME threshold) - Must be registered and operating in Canada at time of application ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to $15,000 per applicant - Repayability: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not loan) - Matching Requirements: No matching contribution required - Funding Type: Direct financial contribution - Payment Structure: Funds provided to support external professional services engagement ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Professional advisory services from external consultants - Mentoring and coaching programs - Business training and workshops - Digital tools and software adoption support - Strategic planning services - Operational restructuring consultation - Marketing and business development advisory - Financial management and cash flow advisory - HR and organizational development services - Technology integration and digital transformation support ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Must demonstrate documented impact from COVID-19 on business operations - Professional services must be provided by external consultants or qualified advisors (not in-house staff) - Funds must be deployed within specified timeframe following approval - Organizations must maintain records of services received and outcomes achieved - Services must support COVID-19 recovery and business resilience - Application requires clear plan outlining how advisory services will address business challenges - Eligible advisors must have recognized credentials or expertise in their field - Recipient organizations must remain compliant with program conditions throughout funding period
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Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $15,000 to manage the effects of COVID-19 with the help of external consultants offering professional advisory services, mentoring, tools, training, and more.
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