FUNDING OPTIONS

The NOW Program's mission is to stimulate entrepreneurship by providing access to financial assistance for Northern Ontario women. Through their grant program, their goal is to assist women entrepreneurs start and/or scale up their businesses by offering support for professional services, mentoring relationships, and educational opportunities tailored to their business needs and priorities. 

Because the NOW Program proudly serves a vast region — over 800,000 square kilometres — they receive many applications each week from passionate women like you. To ensure every submission receives the thoughtful review it deserves, the assessment process can take up to 30 business days.

Please note: professional services, mentorships, or courses that begin before NOW funding approval are not eligible for funding.

If you are interested in this grant program,
go to nowplus.ca/sme-initiative,
for more information and to apply.