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Entrepreneurs With Disabilities Program

Entrepreneurs With Disabilities Program

Government of Canada - Western Economic Diversification Canada

Applies to: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan

If you are a person with a disability and banks have been unwilling to lend you money for a viable business project, you could get up a loan of to $150,000 to:

Start or expand your business
Buy and implement new technology
Improve facilities and equipment
Prepare marketing and promotions materials
Get working capital

You could also get mentoring and business training.

The program is delivered by Community Futures in rural areas and by select organizations in major western cities.

Learn more

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