Coming Soon: Funded entrepreneurial coaching engagements for Kamloops social enterprises.
Indigenous Growth Fund
The Indigenous Growth Fund (IGF) is a new $150M investment fund that will provide access to the capital that Indigenous small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have long sought and lacked. Indigenous entrepreneurs across all industries, including emergent exporters and food and agriculture related businesses, will be able to access the Fund via business loans from a network of Aboriginal Financial Institutions (AFIs) throughout the country.
Who Should Apply
Indigenous small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country.
Maximum Amount: Not provided (loan)
Deadlines: Not provided.
The Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP)
With an investment of up to $350.8 million over four years, it will help Black Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs grow their businesses and succeed now and into the future.
Who Should Apply
Black business owners and entrepreneurs across the country.
Maximum Amount: $250,000 (loan)
Deadlines: Not provided.
Apply Now: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/150.nsf/eng/h_00000.html
ETSI-BC Spring Funding
Non-repayable grants on a scheduled ‘intake basis’ to support strategic investments to build economic capacity of small communities and support economic development projects that will have long-lasting and measurable benefits for the Southern Interior.
Who Should Apply
Local governments (municipalities and regional districts) and their associated economic
development organizations, First Nations communities and their associated economic development organizations, Non-Profit Business Support organizations such as Industry Associations and Accelerators and Cooperative Groups.
Maximum Amount: $400,000
Deadlines: June 18, 2021
Apply Now: https://www.etsi-bc.ca/building-economic-development-capacity
Canada Healthy Communities Initiative
The Healthy Communities Initiative supports communities as they create and adapt public spaces, and programming and services for public spaces to respond to ongoing needs arising from COVID-19 over the next two years
Who Should Apply
Broad range of organizations, including local governments, charities, Indigenous communities and nonprofits, for projects, programming and services that help communities create safe and vibrant public spaces, improve mobility options and provide innovative digital solutions to connect people and improve health.
Maximum Amount: $5,000-$250,000
Deadline: June 25, 2021
Apply Now: https://communityfoundations.ca/initiatives/chci/
Innoweave Social Enterprise Coaching Support
Innoweave provides funded coaching access for organizations looking to expand a program or implement a new approach. Yes, Purppl can help provide the coaching.
Who Should Apply
Any organization with a clear and shared definition of the impact they seek to achieve.
Maximum Amount: $10,000
Deadlines: April 15, August 15, December 15,
Apply Now: https://innoweave.ca/coaching-streams/apply-for-support/
Telus Friendly Future Foundation
Due to the global pandemic, funding will be focused on critically important community-based health programs, including mental health and well-being programs, supporting at-risk populations.
Who Should Apply
- Organizations must have charitable status and be registered by the Canada Revenue Agency
- Organizations who have a local focus and operate in a TELUS Community Board region
- Single-year programs should focus on public health and technology
Maximum Amount: $20,000
Deadlines:
- Thompson Okanagan – January 17, April 24, September 11
- Vancouver – January 31, May 1, July 31, September 30
Apply Now: https://www.friendlyfuture.com/en/foundation/apply-for-funding
Impact Investment Fund
If your organization needs a loan for a credible business opportunity, but isn’t able to secure conventional financing, this fund may be able to help.
Who Should Apply
The Impact Investment Fund provides loans to First Nations organizations, social enterprises, non-profits and businesses that are not able to secure conventional financing to support credible investment opportunities which have significant positive and measurable community benefits.
Maximum Amount: Not provided.
Deadline: Not applicable.
Apply Now: https://ourtrust.org/grants-and-programs-directory/impact-investment-fund/
Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program
Vancity and Women’s Enterprise Centre give women, and anyone who identifies as women or non-binary, more access to the funds they need, more networking opportunities with like-minded people, and more advice from experienced mentors.
Who Should Apply
Start-up and growth stage businesses that are majority woman-owned and controlled, and struggling to meet working capital needs due to COVID-19.
Maximum Amount: Not provided.
Deadline: Not provided.
Apply Now: https://join.vancity.com/unity-women-entrepreneurs-program/
Launch Online Grant Program
The Launch Online Grant program provides funding to B.C.-based business to create an online shop and/or improve their e-commerce experience to attract new local customers and expand to new markets.
Who Should Apply
BC Businesses (for profit) with less than 149 BC employees, and sales of $30,000+ in 2019. See website for full eligibility details.
Maximum Amount: The grant will pay for up to 75% of eligible expenses, up to a maximum of $7,500 per business.
Deadline: September 30, 2021 or when funding runs out.
Apply Now: https://www.launchonline.ca/
Kelowna Organization Development Grants
This program aims to provide assistance to non-profit sport, event, social service and cultural organizations for the purpose of undertaking activities or initiatives which develop the organization’s capacity and sustainability.
Who Should Apply
Kelowna-based, established, non-profit society or a registered charity with a sport, event, social service or cultural mandate.
Maximum Amount: Funding can be used to cover 100% of the consulting or tuition/registration costs, to a maximum of $5,000.
Deadline: Open in-take
Community Gaming Grants
Community Gaming Grants funding enhances community life through supporting programs that: provide opportunities for enrichment through participation in sport and the arts, enhance and protect our local environment, improve quality of life for community members; and, enhance and support the safety of our communities.
Who Should Apply
Not-for-profit organizations providing programs or services of direct benefit to the broader community.
Maximum Amount: $250,000
Deadlines:
- Arts & Culture: Apply between February 1 and April 30
- Sport: Apply between March 1 and May 31
- Public Safety: Apply between July 1 and August 31
- Environment: Apply between July 1 and August 31
- Human and Social Services: Apply between June 1 and November 30
Venture Internship Program
Internships for post-secondary students across Canada. Dynamic, aspirational young people find their way to the Venture for Canada community. We select the ones with the character traits Canadian startups and SMEs say they need and we train them to stick a landing.
- 75% subsidy
- Each funding round can cover up to 20 weeks of employment
- Employers can participate in multiple semesters, and even hire the same eligible student for up to two consecutive semesters
Who Should Apply
- < 500 employees
- Any industry, offering an entrepreneurial role
- Located in BC, AB, MB, SK, NB, NS, PEI or NL
Maximum Amount: Up to $2,800
Deadline: Not provided.
Apply Now: https://ventureforcanada.ca/employers
