How do I apply for CDEM — Self-Employment Benefit Program?

Visit Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities's website for application instructions.

Who administers CDEM — Self-Employment Benefit Program?

This program is administered by Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities.

Are there similar programs to CDEM — Self-Employment Benefit Program?

Yes! Canada Grants Database has similar programs in the Workforce Development & Training category. Browse our database to find more options that match your needs.

CDEM — Self-Employment Benefit Program

Q: What benefits does CDEM — Self-Employment Benefit Program provide?

CDEM — Self-Employment Benefit Program offers: contribution, advisory, training, networking. Provides financial and technical assistance, professional guidance, training, and networking opportunities to help French-speaking entrepreneurs in Manitoba develop business plans, secure funding, and manage their new businesses for a period of one year.

Q: What size businesses can apply to CDEM — Self-Employment Benefit Program?

This program is available to: small.

Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities

👥 Workforce Development & Training🌱 Early-Stage🏪 Small Business📚 Training📍 Regional

Money and help for unemployed Francophone Manitoban start-ups

Funding

Contact for details

Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Status

Ongoing

What Is This Program?

If you are unemployed and receiving employment insurance benefits and have a good business idea, you could get funding as well as one year of business counselling and training to help you plan and start your business.

What Benefits Are Offered?

contributionadvisorytrainingnetworking

Provides financial and technical assistance, professional guidance, training, and networking opportunities to help French-speaking entrepreneurs in Manitoba develop business plans, secure funding, and manage their new businesses for a period of one year.