CGLCC — Supplier Diversity

📋 Eligible Entities - LGBTQ+-owned businesses with at least 51% ownership, control, and active operation by LGBTQ+ individuals - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Businesses across all sectors and industries - For-profit corporations and partnerships - Sole proprietorships (where the sole proprietor is LGBTQ+) - Businesses that actively supply goods or services to other organizations ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution/grant - Funding Amount: Specific amount not detailed in program description (varies by project and organization capacity) - Matching Requirements: Likely requires business co-investment or cost-sharing (standard for CGLCC programs) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (no loan repayment obligation) - Currency: Canadian dollars (CAD) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Supplier Development: Building capacity to meet procurement standards of larger organizations - Certification & Compliance: Obtaining diversity certifications and business certifications - Marketing & Promotion: Positioning business as a certified diverse supplier - Systems & Infrastructure: Implementing quality management systems and operational improvements - Professional Services: Consulting and advisory services to strengthen supplier capabilities - Business Development: Activities to access corporate and government procurement opportunities ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Ownership Verification: Must demonstrate 51% LGBTQ+ ownership, control, and active operation through documentation - Supplier Focus: Business must have demonstrated capacity or potential to supply goods/services to corporate or institutional buyers - Ongoing Compliance: Must maintain LGBTQ+ ownership and control throughout funding period - Reporting Requirements: Typical milestone-based reporting on activities and progress - Use of Funds: Money must be used solely for approved supplier development activities - Timeline: Project-specific milestones and completion deadlines apply - Geographic Scope: Available to LGBTQ+-owned businesses operating in Canada