CGLCC - Training
Highlights
This program is designed for you. It offers valuable training to help your business engage with the 2SLGBTQI+ community. By participating, you can create a more inclusive and productive workplace.
Why Apply?
- Enhance Workplace Culture: Learn about 2SLGBTQI+ diversity and inclusion, making your workplace safer and more welcoming.
- Boost Employee Morale: Understand gender diversity, pronouns, and allyship, fostering a supportive environment.
- Improve Business Practices: Gain insights into inclusive policies and practices, benefiting both employees and customers.
Key Benefits
- Flexible Training Options: Choose from a 2-part program or separate sessions, tailored to your needs.
- Expert Guidance: Sessions led by experienced professionals, ensuring you get the best advice.
- Affordable Investment: At just $49.95 per person, it’s a cost-effective way to improve your business.
Qualifying for this program is straightforward, making it an easy step towards a more inclusive and successful business.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- This is a grant, so there are no repayment terms or interest rates. The funds do not need to be repaid.
Eligible Expenses:
- Training and development programs
- Marketing and promotional activities
- Equipment and technology upgrades
- Business expansion initiatives
Ineligible Expenses:
- Personal expenses
- Debt repayment
- Real estate purchases
- Any expenses not directly related to the business
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with this grant program.
Qualifications
- Must be a member of the Canadian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC).
- Must have a business that supports or is allied with the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
Must have a workplace interested in engaging with the 2SLGBTQI+ community as employees, business opportunities, or end customers.
Disqualifications:
- Businesses not supporting or allied with the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
Description
This program offers your business up to $1,000,000 in funding. You can use up to $500,000 of this amount to buy equipment or improve your rented space.
Eligible purchases include:
- Commercial kitchen appliances
- Manufacturing machinery
- Computers and IT infrastructure
- Renovating a retail space
For other costs like software or working capital, the program provides up to $150,000.
The federal government guarantees 85% of the loan, giving you a strong safety net.
Flexible repayment options are available. You can choose a variable interest rate, a fixed one, or combine your loan amount and interest into blended payments.
You have up to 15 years to repay the loan, regardless of how you use the funds.
Program Steps
Register or Log In: Visit the program's website and either register for a new account or log in if you already have one.
Complete Profile Information: Fill out your business and personal profile details as required. This may include your business name, contact information, and other relevant details.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents to support your application. These typically include:
- Business registration documents
- Financial statements (e.g., income statement, balance sheet)
- Business plan
- Proof of business address
- Identification documents for business owners
Fill Out the Application Form: Access the application form on the program's website and fill it out with accurate and complete information about your business.
Upload Required Documents: Upload all the prepared documents to the application portal as specified.
Review and Submit: Carefully review all the information and documents you have provided. Ensure everything is accurate and complete before submitting your application.
Await Confirmation: After submission, you will receive a confirmation email. The program administrators will review your application and may contact you for additional information if needed.
Follow Up: If you do not hear back within the specified timeframe, follow up with the program administrators to check the status of your application.
Approval and Next Steps: Once your application is approved, you will receive further instructions on how to proceed, including any additional steps or documentation required to finalize your participation in the program.