Finance & Funding

I am opening up a rural convenience store and I would like to apply for federal funding to assist me. How do I do that?

If you're looking for government grants, loans or financing, visit the Canada Business website and follow the steps below. Financing applications will differ between lending institutions but one thing you should absolutely have prepared to present to all potential lenders, is a detailed business plan. Check out GoForth’s One Page Business Plan.

Visit www.canadabusiness.gc.ca

Find Government grants, loans and financing under the Financing tab.

Click Find Financing Check the boxes as they apply to your business.

A list of lending institutions and government grants will appear so spend some time researching and find funding that suits your business. The application process will usually be outlined for you. Applying for government funding is not always easy, but is certainly worth the effort.

 

Cam McGeough
Business Development, GoForth Institute

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