Deadline: 31-Mar-25
Submissions are now open for the Co-operative Development Program to encourage the viability and growth of co-operatives that are responding to the collective needs of Canadians.
Sectors
- Co-operators is committed to helping build more resilient and sustainable communities. They highly encourage co-operatives that operate in the following sectors to consider applying for funding:
- Social wellness
- Co-ops promoting positive mental health among youth
- Inclusive economy
- Co-ops supporting underserved individuals to gain job skills, employment opportunities and financial resiliency
- Environmental resilience
- Co-ops supporting the transition toward a low-carbon emissions economy, reducing risks related to climate change, and protecting biodiversity
- Social wellness
- Co-operatives operating in other sectors are also welcome to apply
Funding Information
- The maximum grant amount available is $20,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for a grant, organizations must be legally incorporated as a co-operative at the time of their application and include their articles of incorporation with their application.
- Co-operative Development Program (CDP) grants are made to cover costs associated with co-operative business development, including feasibility studies and market research, business planning, marketing and promotion, member engagement, and legal and financial supports.
Ineligibility Criteria
- They do not provide financial assistance for:
- Capital expenditures
- Ongoing operational expenses
- Insurance
- Scholarships
- University or College courses and programs
- Conferences
- Travel
- Fund-raising initiatives
- Deficit reduction
- Retroactive expenses
For more information, visit Co-operators.