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PARO BIZGrowth Grant

PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise
Maximum Funding
Up to $5,000
Ongoing / no deadline stated
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Varies
Trend
Stable
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PARO BIZGrowth Grant provides Up to $5,000 for new tools or equipment. A PARO grant for women-owned businesses in Northern Ontario with annual sales of $50,000 or more, covering up to $5,000 for new tools or equipment. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description

A PARO grant for women-owned businesses in Northern Ontario with annual sales of $50,000 or more, covering up to $5,000 for new tools or equipment.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Women-owned business
  • Located in Northern Ontario
  • Annual sales of $50,000 or more
  • Purchasing new tools or equipment
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All
Business Stage
Growth

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Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
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Funding Details

Amount
Up to $5,000 for new tools or equipment
Type
Grant
Level
Private
Deadline
Ongoing / no deadline stated

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Required Documents 4

Proof of women ownership
Business registration
Evidence of $50,000+ annual sales
Quotes or invoices for new tools or equipment

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Ongoing / no deadline stated

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