Grant programs and financing
The best business idea is useless if you can’t afford to get it off the ground. There are a number of ways to acquire the financing you need that best suits you, your business and your plans.
Business grant programs
Digital Main Street |
The BRC is re-launching its Digital Main Street Service Squad to help small businesses in the City of Brantford re-open and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Digital Main Street was established to help local businesses enhance their online capabilities. Brantford’s Digital Service Squad is a team of local tech wizards that provide individualized support to help you improve your digital presence online. To date, our digital service squad has helped many local businesses improve their online presence in the form of:
Let us help you access the knowledge and skills you need to complete your digital transformation. Whether it’s a stronger online presence, selling online, or improving your social media tactics, we can help! Our current global situation has shone a spotlight on the importance of digital technologies and how vital they are to the success of small business. To learn more about the Digital Main Street program and for help applying for the free $2,500 Digital Transformation grant, contact us at brc@brantford.ca or 519-756-4269. Please note you must have a physical "brick and mortar" store front located in Brantford to apply for the $2,500 grant. |
Starter Company Plus |
Starter Company Plus is a provincially funded program for people that want to start, expand or buy a business. Through this program, you will:
This program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. Please keep in mind that this is a competitive process, and space is limited. Not all program participants will receive a grant, however business training and support are free of charge to participants. Contact Natalie Walker at nwalker@brantford.ca or 519-756-4269 for more information. |
Summer Company |
Summer Company is a provincially funded program for students between the ages of 15 to 29 that provides:
Applications for 2024 are now closed. |
Youth Financing and Incentives |
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Business financing options
Enterprise Brant |
Enterprise Brant is one of 24 Community Futures Development Corporations serving Southwestern Ontario. They provide business loans and business counselling. |
Small Business Financing & Incentives |
Traditional Financing |
Contact the Business Resource Centre with any questions or to learn more about one of the grant programs or financing options listed above.