Government grants are the subsidies, cost-sharing programs, loans, incentives, and rebates which the government gives its citizens for carrying out various developmental and assistance activities mostly for non-profit and cultural ventures. One may ask, “do I need to repay them?” and the answer to that is ‘No’! These government grants are however not given to anybody for anything. One has to meet very detailed specifications and the government agencies monitor how the money is being spent. Canada grants are given out to citizens by agencies and foundations all over the country but most Canadians don’t even know such a system exists.

Many government grants are available for setting up and expansion of small businesses. Finance ranges between $1000 to $10 million for purposes of purchasing equipment, real estate, supplies, machinery, technical help, office lease, renovation, transport, and computer support. Canada grants are given for feasibility study programs which include financial, engineering and market analysis or a combination of all of them. Cost-sharing up to 75% of the total expenditure is done. A young entrepreneurs program is functional according to which the government of Canada gives grants up to $4000 to entrepreneurs aged between 18 and 29 to aid them in starting full-time businesses. Read the rest of this entry »