How do I apply for Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities?

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Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

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Helps entrepreneurs with disabilities get support for their business plans and access training and coaching services. Aims to assist them in launching their own businesses.

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Funding

Up to $150,000

Deadline

Rolling

Status

Rolling Intake

What Is This Program?

Get access to business loans, training and advice to help you grow or start your business.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Flexible business loans up to $150,000, along with training, mentoring, one-on-one business coaching, technology training, and mental wellness resources for entrepreneurs with disabilities to start and grow businesses.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small

Region: rural Alberta

Demographics: persons with disabilities

Other Criteria: Have a self-disclosed disability or ongoing health condition, Have a viable business idea, Be able to contribute to your business

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply: Contact a Community Futures office to express interest in the program.
Complete the application form provided by the office.
Submit the application along with any required documentation.
Participate in a discovery session with a coach if applicable.
Receive feedback and approval for your application.
🌐Application Portal: https://albertacf.com
📤Submission Method: online
📅Key Dates: April 2025Program re-opened after review
🔄Intake Type: continuous

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required Documents: Proof of disability (self-disclosed)
Business plan
Financial statements
📎Optional Documents: Letters of support from community organizations
Market research data
📐Format Requirements: PDF only, max 10MB
📥Templates Available: Business Plan Template
✉️Supporting Letters: Letters of support from community organizations are recommended

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses: Salaries and benefits
Training
Conference expenses
Special projects
Project management fee
Subscriptions
Travel - board and office
Professional fees
Marketing
Office
Telephone, fax and internet
Insurance
🚫Ineligible Expenses: Loan write off
Loan forgiveness
Bad debts
📏Expense Caps: Admin costs capped at 15%
💳Payment Model: reimbursement
⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible: No

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required: Yes
📊Matching Ratio: 25% minimum
🏦Eligible Matching Sources: cash
in-kind contributions
📚Stacking Rules: Yes, can combine with other government funding
🛡️Proof of Matching Required: Documentation of cash contributions or in-kind services

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency: annual
📑Reporting Requirements: client participation feedback
office participation feedback
🔍Audit Requirements: Governance level oversight of the CFNA’s funds and financial reporting.
📢Branding Requirements: Recognition of the Government of Canada and use of official logos is required.
🗄️Record Retention Period: 7 years

How Do I Apply?

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