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

Internship 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 the development of the labour force, meet the needs of businesses, and attract external investment in Perth County.

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:

• economic, tourism and/or business development;
• business and trade opportunity development;
• strategic planning, feasibility and marketing studies;
• marketing projects;
• research and analysis;
• training programs; and,
• technological innovation including commercialization of new technologies.

Eligible costs may include:

• intern’s wages and benefits;
• travel;
• equipment; and/or,
• training.

Eligible expenses:

The contribution related to internship program should not exceed a maximum amount of $2,500 per month for a maximum of 6 months. Eligible costs for not-for-profit may be up 100% of total eligible costs (excluding taxes). Eligible costs for private sector applicants may be up to 50% of total eligible costs (excluding taxes). Interns must be hired as full time employees and work a minimum of 35 hours per week. ALL FUNDS MUST BE DISBURSED BEFORE FEBRUARY 28, 2010.

Assessment: Applicants must demonstrate the following:

• a sound project budget and work plan;
• impact of the project on the competitiveness of the business;
• demonstration of ability to monitor the intern;
• likelihood for creating year-round employment opportunity or a strategy for assisting the intern secure employment.

Applications are to be received before 4:00 p.m. October 15, 2009 to, and monthly hereafter until funds are depleted:

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 Internship Program may be directed to Perth CFDC, 519-595-6809 or email kristin@perthcfdc.ca with subject line "CAF Program"