By thinking outside the box, you can take advantage of government grant and loan programs you might never check out in a million years. It opens the funding possibilities wider than otherwise possible. Remember that program descriptions are written to satisfy various political mandates, which might seem to preclude you. For example, a program directed at rural communities might provide opportunities for a big city supplier who can help them reach the goals of the program. (SBFC) See more at the Small Business Funding Centre.
These businesses have received funding for business plans:
$2,583 for Picaroons Brewing Company Limited in Fredericton, New Brunswick
$8,688 for Ginette Houston in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
$3,375 for Aaron Brett Johnson of Wallaceburg, Ontario.
$7,500 for James Allen of Haines, Yukon.
For a complete list of thousands of grant and loan recipients, click here.