ATTENTION APPLICANTS!

 

Thank-you for your interest in our grants. Unfortunately, applications for our grant programs are currently closed. In October 2009, we approved 51 grants totalling $450,000 to local entrepreneurs and community projects. You can view all successful participants and their projects by clicking on the 2009/2010 List of Recipients.

 

We do anticipate the possibility of similar funding in 2010. You are welcome to review the categories for funding and eligibility information as below, from our 2009 programs. In addition, you can find hundreds of programs at the following link: http://www.perthcfdc.ca/Finance/Finance_2.aspx.

 

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COMMUNITY ADJUSTMENT FUND FOR SOUTH-WESTERN ONTARIO

Business Development Program

ATTENTION: POTENTIAL APPLICANTS:
Due to a high anticipated volume of applications and funding uncertainties, please contact Kristin Sainsbury (kristin@perthcfdc.ca or 519 595-6809) to discuss your intended application before you begin.

The Perth Community Futures Development Corporation offers a program that will support entrepreneurs as well as potential entrepreneurs in the development of a business, export or marketing plan in order to advance their business initiatives forward.

Eligible beneficiary : (Must be located and conduct business in Perth County)

• Non-profit organizations (including municipalities, municipal organizations, societies, community development corporations and associations);
• Legal commercial entities including private sector, and SME;
• Aboriginal organizations;
• Groups, alliances or organizations mentioned above in which a main beneficiary has been designated.

Eligible activities may include:

• Research;
• Business plan and marketing development;
• Development of export plans and activities;
• Feasibility studies;
• Research and development initiatives;
• Strategic plans;
• Trade show attendance; and
• Other activities designed to stimulate business opportunities.

Eligible costs may include:

• Consultant and other professionals fees;
• Travel and meeting expenses;
• Materials and supplies;
• Trade Show expenses;
• Any other related costs; or
• other costs directly related to the approved Eligible Activities.

Eligible expenses:

The contribution related to business development should not exceed a maximum amount of $5,000 or 90% of total eligible costs (excluding taxes). When choosing a consultant, the applicant must obtain at least two quotations. Please include the name and information concerning the consultant that was chosen with a copy of the terms of reference. PROJECTS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE FEBRUARY 28, 2010.

Assessment: Applicants must demonstrate the following:

• that the business has the ability and resources to implement the initiative;
• a sound project budget and work plan;
• terms of reference for the consultant (if using one). Consultants must be arms-length, professional and recognized as providing high quality of work;
• impact of the project on the competitiveness of the business.

The first round of applications are to be received before 4:00 p.m. October 15, 2009 to:
Perth Community Futures Development Corporation
12 Main Street South, Suite 1 Milverton, Ontario N0K 1M0
Any questions or concerns regarding the application process for the Business Development Program may be directed to Perth CFDC, 519-595-6809 or email kristin@perthcfdc.ca with subject line "CAF Program"

 

Applicants must demonstrate the following: The first round of applications are to be received before 4:00 p.m. October 15, 2009 to:Any questions or concerns regarding the application process for the may be directed to Perth CFDC, 519-595-6809 or email with subject line "CAF Program"