Small Business Support Program — Sustainable Livelihood Fund ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Tourism businesses (tour operators, accommodations, attractions, hospitality services) - Arts & crafts businesses (artisans, creators, makers, craft producers) - Harvesting businesses (sustainable harvesting operations, resource extraction for artisanal use) - Sole proprietors and self-employed individuals in eligible sectors - Small corporations operating in tourism, arts & crafts, or harvesting - Partnerships and cooperatives in eligible industries - Businesses must be Canadian-based and legally registered ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant amount per application: Up to $5,000 - Lifetime maximum: $10,000 per applicant - Nature of funding: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not loan) - Matching requirement: Not specified in program description - Number of applications possible: Minimum 2 applications to reach lifetime cap ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Legal services and consulting (contract review, compliance, regulatory guidance) - Bookkeeping and accounting services (financial record setup, tax preparation, auditing) - Liability insurance and risk management (business insurance premiums, coverage establishment) - Sustainable tourism activities (certification, marketing, infrastructure) - Arts & crafts development (equipment, materials, skill training, product development) - Harvesting operations support (compliance with sustainability standards, certification) - Immediate operational challenges addressing legal or financial vulnerabilities ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligible sectors only: Applicants must operate exclusively in tourism, arts & crafts, or harvesting - Lifetime cap enforcement: Total funding across all applications cannot exceed $10,000 - Documentation required: Proof of business registration and eligible expense invoices - Use restriction: Funds must address stated priorities (legal, bookkeeping, or liability issues) - Application process: Submit per-application requests with supporting documentation - Funding timeline: Specific disbursement schedule not detailed; verify with program administrator -