Grant Funding 101: Navigate the Landscape & Fuel Your Business Growth
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June 25, 2026
2:00 pm—3:00 pm
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Funding is out there, but finding the right program can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. In this Power Hour, we will break down the complexities of Canadian grants and RFPs into an actionable strategy for entrepreneurs. Learn how to think like a funder and position your business projects for success. What You’ll Learn: The Funding Roadmap: How to confidently navigate the Canadian grant and RFP landscape to identify the right opportunities for your business. Fundable vs. Non-Fundable Activities: The key framework to distinguish which business projects get funded (and how to avoid wasting time on the wrong applications). The Funder’s Mindset: How to strategically align your business goals with government priorities so your applications stand out and win.
Funding is out there, but finding the right program can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. In this Power Hour, we will break down the complexities of Canadian grants and RFPs into an actionable strategy for entrepreneurs. Learn how to think like a funder and position your business projects for success.
What You’ll Learn:
The Funding Roadmap: How to confidently navigate the Canadian grant and RFP landscape to identify the right opportunities for your business.
Fundable vs. Non-Fundable Activities: The key framework to distinguish which business projects get funded (and how to avoid wasting time on the wrong applications).
The Funder’s Mindset: How to strategically align your business goals with government priorities so your applications stand out and win.
online
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