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

Skills 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 the development of the labour force and meet the needs of businesses, encourage new entrepreneurs 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:

• on-the-job training;
• in-house or outsourced classroom training;
• business management skills development;
• network management training;
• workshops; or,
• seminars.

Eligible costs may include:

• trainer and trainee wages and benefits;
• travel expenses;
• software, textbooks, manuals etc. directly related to the skill training;
• registration fees;
• course purchases;
• professional fees;
• certification fees; and,
• other costs directly related to the approved Eligible Activities.

Eligible expenses:

The contribution related to skills development should not exceed a maximum amount of $5,000 per employee or $25,000 to any one recipient. 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. 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;
• how the funding will enhance the long-term competitiveness of your business and how it will enhance the skill sets of the employees trained.

The first round of 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 Skills Development Program may be directed to Perth CFDC, 519-595-6809 or email kristin@perthcfdc.ca with subject line "CAF Program"