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Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) is designed to assist entrepreneurs and business owners who are managing ongoing health or disability issues. The program is funded by Western Economic Diversification Canada through your local Community Futures Office.
Eligible Applicants
- Self-disclose a disability or ongoing health issue
- Be unable to obtain financing from a traditional financial institution
- Live in one of the communities on Haida Gwaii
- Have a viable business idea and have demonstrated commitment through research, learning and planning
- Have made a personal investment into the business
- Need additional support to overcome a barrier to entrepreneurship
- Propose a business concept that would be suitable for public funding – the business concept must be legal and not exploiting sex, politics or religion
Eligible Expenses
- Repayable business loan funds
- Business skills coaching
- Ongoing mentorship and support