Services PARO Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Women-owned businesses (sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations) - Women-led social enterprises - Businesses where women hold majority ownership or decision-making control - Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - For-profit and non-profit social enterprises with female leadership ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable funding (grant-based, not a loan) - Funding Amount: Varies by program component and business needs - Matching Requirements: Specific matching ratios vary by service/program component selected - Repayability: Not required to be repaid - Cost-Share: Applicants may be required to contribute a percentage of project costs ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Business development and growth planning services - Sustainability practice integration and implementation - Technology adoption and digital transformation initiatives - Productivity improvement programs - Management and leadership training - Strategic business consulting and mentoring - Innovation and market expansion support - Operational efficiency enhancements through technology ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicants must demonstrate female ownership or leadership - Commitment to implementing sustainable business practices - Participation in required training or coaching programs - Regular progress reporting and milestone tracking - Business plan development or update may be required - Timeline for technology adoption and sustainability integration must be defined - Compliance with program terms and conditions throughout funding period - Potential requirement for ongoing evaluation of business performance metrics