Co-operative Development Program

This grant is intended to cover costs associated with co-operative business development, including feasibility studies and market research, business planning, marketing and promotion, member engagement, and legal and financial supports.

Funding:

• The maximum grant amount available is $20,000 (this amount must not represent more than 50% of the project / initiative budget)

Eligibility:

• Organizations must be legally incorporated as a co-operative at the time of their application and include their articles of incorporation with their application.
• Program encourages co-operatives that operate in the following sectors to consider applying for funding:
  • Social wellness: Co-ops promoting positive mental health among youth
  • Inclusive economy: Co-ops supporting underserved individuals to gain job skills, employment opportunities and financial resiliency
  • Environmental resilience: Co-ops supporting the transition toward a low-carbon emissions economy, reducing risks related to climate change, and protecting biodiversity