Business Link — Immigrant Services ### 📋 Eligible Entities - New Canadian immigrants starting or operating a business in Alberta - Self-employed individuals and sole proprietors who are recent immigrants - Small business owners (including partnerships and incorporated companies) with immigrant ownership or leadership - Individuals who have landed permanent resident or Canadian citizenship status - Business owners operating within Alberta provincial boundaries - No minimum business size or revenue requirements specified ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable funding/services program - Direct Funding: This is primarily a service-based grant (not direct cash disbursement) - Cost to Participant: Free or low-cost access to support services - No Matching Requirement: Government-funded support with no entrepreneur match required - Value: Includes professional advisory time, training, and resources (indirect financial benefit) - Repayability: Non-repayable — services and guidance only ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses This grant covers service delivery rather than direct business expenses: - One-on-one business mentoring and consulting - Business training and workshops tailored to immigrant entrepreneurs - Business resources (templates, guides, planning tools) - Multilingual support materials and translation services - Startup planning assistance (business plans, market research) - Financial literacy and accounting guidance - Access to business networks and connections - Regulatory and compliance information for Alberta business operations Note: Funds do not directly cover payroll, equipment, marketing, or R&D — these are advisory/educational services only. ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Location Requirement: Must operate or plan to operate a business in Alberta - Immigration Status: Must be a new Canadian (recent immigrant, permanent resident, or citizen) - Active Participation: Expected to actively engage in mentoring, training, or workshop sessions - Business Legitimacy: Business must be legal and comply with Alberta and Canadian regulations - Timeline: Program is ongoing; enrollment/intake likely continuous - Accessibility: Services delivered in multiple languages to support diverse immigrant communities -