Co-operatives
Are you thinking of forming a co-operative? Co-operatives are owned by an association of people or businesses that pool their resources to meet a common need. A co-operative offers democratic control – each member gets one vote. Because the business is considered a legal entity, the business structure limits the liability of a cooperative's members. It also allows the organization to acquire assets, go into debt, enter into contracts, and more.
Canadian co-operatives operate in a variety of economic sectors such as agriculture, food, social services (e.g. health care, housing), retail and wholesale, fishing, energy, recreational services, and financial (including insurance).
The following information is meant to help you navigate the world of co-operatives. For general information on business start-up, consult our sections on starting and planning.
Table of Contents
About co-operatives
Learn more about the various types of co-operatives to determine if this business model is a good fit for you.
- An Information Guide on Co-operatives
Is the co-operative business model for you? Learn about the business structure, how to form a co-op, the legislation across Canada and more. - Co-operatives overviewOnly Applies to : ManitobaLearn more about co-operatives in Manitoba: model, types, management and structure.
Incorporate as a co-operative
You can choose to incorporate as a co-operative with either your provincial/territorial government or with the federal government. Your choice will depend on whether you intend to operate in more than one province or territory. Make sure you understand the rules you need to follow to remain in good standing, and know how to make changes to your organization and what your obligations to members are.
Provincial/territorial co-operatives
Find information about the incorporation process from your provincial or territorial registrar.
Alberta
- Corporate RegistryOnly Applies to : AlbertaTo conduct business in Alberta, register your cooperative, corporation, extra-provincial company, non-profit company, society, trade name and/or partnership.
British Columbia
- Incorporating a Cooperative Association in British ColumbiaOnly Applies to : British ColumbiaLearn how to start and operate a cooperative in British Columbia.
Manitoba
- CooperativesOnly Applies to : ManitobaLearn how to start and operate a cooperative in Manitoba.
New Brunswick
- Co-operative (Co-ops) IncorporationOnly Applies to : New BrunswickLearn how to start and operate a co-operative in New Brunswick.
Newfoundland and Labrador
- Incorporating a Co-operativeOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorLearn how to start and operate a co-operative in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Northwest Territories
- Corporate Registries — Co-operative AssociationsOnly Applies to : Northwest TerritoriesAre you looking to establish and incorporate a co-operative within the Northwest Territories? Learn the rules in order to stay compliant with the law.
Nova Scotia
- Co-operativesOnly Applies to : Nova ScotiaLearn how to start and operate a co-operative in Nova Scotia.
Nunavut
- Legal registries (Nunavut)Only Applies to : NunavutIn order to do business in Nunavut, you must register with the territory, even if you live in or have a business established in another part of Canada.
Ontario
- How to Register a Co-operativeOnly Applies to : OntarioLearn how to start and operate a co-operative in Ontario.
Prince Edward Island
- Corporate services — Business name registrationOnly Applies to : Prince Edward IslandRegister your business name in Prince Edward Island to prevent other organizations from using the same business name.
Quebec
- Setting up a cooperativeOnly Applies to : QuebecDo you want to create or start a cooperative? If so, learn more about the laws, programs, policies and tools related to starting a cooperative.(in French only)
Saskatchewan
- Forming a co-operative in SaskatchewanOnly Applies to : SaskatchewanFind out how to register a co-operative in Saskatchewan, including information on fees and required forms.
Yukon
- Business registration in the YukonOnly Applies to : YukonIn order to register your business in the Yukon, you will need to contact Corporate Affairs.
Federal co-operatives
To incorporate a co-operative at the federal level, you must intend to carry on your business and/or have a fixed place of business in more than one province or territory.
- Federal cooperatives
Find out how to incorporate and maintain a federal cooperative in Canada.
When you incorporate as a federal co-operative, you are also required to register your business in the province or territory where you will be operating.
If you operate in more than one province or territory, you may need to register with those regions as an extra-provincial or extra-territorial corporation.
Regulations and taxation
There are certain rules that all businesses must follow. This includes charging GST/HST on taxable goods and services if you do not qualify as a small supplier. Other obligations could apply if you undertake certain business activities such as hiring, marketing, selling and importing. The Canada Revenue Agency considers a co-operative that is a legally incorporated business to be a corporation for income tax and GST/HST purposes.
- Register for a GST/HST account
Get all the information you need to understand how to charge, collect and submit GST/HST. - T2 Corporation — Income Tax Guide
If you operate a corporation, you need to file a T2 corporation tax return every year. Learn how to complete this return. - Federal tax information
Get information about federal taxes and how they affect your business. Learn about GST, HST, payroll deductions, income tax and more. - Provincial and territorial tax information
Get information on provincial and territorial taxes and find out how to collect sales tax from your local and out-of-province customers. - Regulated business activities
Learn about regulations that apply to key business activities such as exporting, importing, marketing, and managing employees. - Permits and licences
Find the federal, provincial/territorial and municipal permits and licences that you may need to start or manage your business.
Support organizations for co-operatives
Seeking the advice of peers, professional business counsellors and associations can help you develop and strengthen your business.
- Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC)
Find out about a range of development activities, networks and education programs that can support co-op development in Canada. - CoopZone
Find resources and consultants to help you start and run a co-operative in Canada. - Canadian Co-operative Research Network
Exchange ideas, share research and collaborate with practitioners involved in the development of co-operatives in Canada.
Programs and services available
Discover some of the programs and services that are available to your co-operative.
Canada
- AgPalOnly Applies to : CanadaIf you conduct business in the agriculture or agri-business sector, use this tool to find information on programs and services available to you.
- BDC business loans
You could get money to help you start or grow your business. - Canada Small Business Financing Program
Access funds for your small business with the help of this loan guarantee program. - Canada Summer Jobs
If you hire students for the summer, this subsidy could help you cover 50% of their wages. - Canadian Agricultural Loans Act program
Find out how this loan guarantee could help you secure credit for your farming business. - Canadian Intellectual Property Office
If you want to protect your invention or creative work, this organization will provide you with what you need to protect your intellectual property rights. - Farm Credit Canada — loans and lending options
You could access flexible financing options for your farming, agri-food or agribusiness operation. - Industrial Research Assistance Program
Your small or medium-sized business may qualify for financial assistance to develop, adopt, adapt and/or commercialize new or improved technologies. - Selling to governments
Learn how your business can take advantage of contracting opportunities from the federal, provincial, territorial, municipal and foreign governments. - Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council — Partnerships
You could get help with your projects in social sciences and humanities from colleges and universities in Canada.
Alberta
- Agriculture Financial Services Corporation LendingOnly Applies to : AlbertaAccess loans and services to start or grow farm, agribusiness or other small business.
- Western Diversification ProgramOnly Applies to : AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaSaskatchewanIf your not-for-profit organization is looking to strengthen the economy of Western Canada, you can apply for funding for various initiatives.
- Western Innovation (WINN) InitiativeOnly Applies to : AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaSaskatchewanYour Western business could get financial assistance to bring innovative products, processes and services to market.
British Columbia
- Community Futures British Columbia — Financing programs for entrepreneursOnly Applies to : British ColumbiaYou could get a loan to start or grow a business if you live in a rural area of British Columbia.
- First Citizens Fund — Business Loan ProgramOnly Applies to : British ColumbiaIf you are an Aboriginal resident of B.C. you can get support to start or grow your business.
- Western Diversification ProgramOnly Applies to : AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaSaskatchewanIf your not-for-profit organization is looking to strengthen the economy of Western Canada, you can apply for funding for various initiatives.
- Western Innovation (WINN) InitiativeOnly Applies to : AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaSaskatchewanYour Western business could get financial assistance to bring innovative products, processes and services to market.
Manitoba
- MASC Lending Programs and Loan GuaranteesOnly Applies to : ManitobaTap into a number of programs tailored to meet your needs, and access attractive interest rates on loans and guarantees.
- Western Diversification ProgramOnly Applies to : AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaSaskatchewanIf your not-for-profit organization is looking to strengthen the economy of Western Canada, you can apply for funding for various initiatives.
- Western Innovation (WINN) InitiativeOnly Applies to : AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaSaskatchewanYour Western business could get financial assistance to bring innovative products, processes and services to market.
- Women's Enterprise Centre (Manitoba)Only Applies to : ManitobaAre you a woman entrepreneur looking to start, expand or purchase a business? Get help to improve your business skills and acquire financing.
New Brunswick
- Aquaculture Loans and Loan GuaranteesOnly Applies to : New BrunswickFind out how you could get a loan or loan guarantee for your aquaculture business.
- Atlantic Innovation FundOnly Applies to : New BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandIf your business is in the Atlantic provinces, you could get funding to develop new technology.
- Business Development ProgramOnly Applies to : New BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandAccess funds to start, expand or improve your business in Atlantic Canada.
- Child Care — Quality Improvement Funding Support Only Applies to : New BrunswickYou can apply for funding to increase the wages of eligible permanent employees at your child day care home or centre.
- Community Business Development Corporations — Social Enterprise LoanOnly Applies to : New BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandYou could get a loan of up to $150,000 to start-up, renovate or grow your social enterprise in rural Atlantic Canada.
- Employer Wage Incentive — Workforce ExpansionOnly Applies to : New BrunswickYou could receive temporary wage reimbursements when you create permanent jobs or annually recurring seasonal jobs in your business.
- Energy Smart Commercial Buildings Retrofit ProgramOnly Applies to : New BrunswickYou could get up to $3,000 to evaluate the energy efficiency of your business and up to $75,000 to pay for the energy upgrades.
- Export DevelopmentOnly Applies to : New BrunswickIf you are looking to grow your business by exporting, you can access specialized services to help you get started.
- Wage Incentive — One-job PledgeOnly Applies to : New BrunswickYou could receive wage reimbursements for 52 weeks to hire a recent post-secondary graduate.
- Work AbilityOnly Applies to : New BrunswickYou could be eligible for wage subsidies to provide participants with job exposure to make them "job ready".
Newfoundland and Labrador
- Agriculture Access Road and Electrical ProgramOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorIncrease your farm efficiency through the construction of off-farm access roads and the installation of electrical services.
- Apprenticeship Wage SubsidyOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorIf you hire an apprentice, you could get a wage subsidy up to $14 per hour to help with salary costs.
- Atlantic Innovation FundOnly Applies to : New BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandIf your business is in the Atlantic provinces, you could get funding to develop new technology.
- Business Development ProgramOnly Applies to : New BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandAccess funds to start, expand or improve your business in Atlantic Canada.
- Business Investment FundOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorNeed financing to grow or expand your business? If it is part of the Province's strategic sector, you could be eligible for funding.
- Business Retention and Expansion ProgramOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorIncrease your competitiveness by participating in a business retention and expansion project.
- Community Business Development Corporations — Social Enterprise LoanOnly Applies to : New BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandYou could get a loan of up to $150,000 to start-up, renovate or grow your social enterprise in rural Atlantic Canada.
- Crafts of Character Branding ProgramOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorPromote your high-quality, distinctive Newfoundland and Labrador craft, gift and apparel products through this provincial branding program.
- Direct Equity Tax Credit ProgramOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorInvest in a new or expanding small business in Newfoundland and Labrador and receive a provincial income tax credit.
- Economic Diversification and Growth EnterprisesOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorIf you establish or expand your business in Newfoundland and Labrador, particularly in rural areas, you may receive tax rebates.
- Film and video tax creditOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorApply for a refundable provincial corporate income tax credit for your Newfoundland and Labrador film project.
- Seafood Innovation and Transition ProgramOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorIf your fisheries-related business or organization is transitioning from shellfish to groundfish, you could be eligible for funding.
- Getting the Message Out programOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorFind out about economic development initiatives and entrepreneurial opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Grants for registered family child care homesOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorThinking of starting a registered family child care home in Newfoundland and Labrador? You may be eligible for start-up grants and yearly supplements.
- JobsNL Wage SubsidyOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorNeed to hire an employee for short or long-term duration to help with your business? You could get a wage subsidy to assist with the costs.
- Junior Exploration Assistance ProgramOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorYou could receive a grant to conduct advanced mineral exploration and prospecting activities.
- LinkagesOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorYou could receive a wage subsidy to hire a youth for a 26-week placement.
- Livestock insuranceOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorGet insurance to compensate against livestock losses or injury caused by dogs or other predators.
- Market Readiness Subsidy ProgramOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorYou could receive a subsidy to offset costs of training and professional development for your tourism business or non-profit organization.
- R&D Proof of ConceptOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorApply for a grant to reduce the technical and financial risk of your innovative, pre-commercial research and development project.
- R&D VouchersOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorAccess funding for technical expertise and facilities that will support your research and development activities within your innovative business.
- Regional Development FundOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorNeed to enhance skills essential for regional economic development? If you run a non-profit organization in Newfoundland and Labrador, you could be eligible for funding.
- Small Business Tax CreditOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorYou can benefit from a reduced rate of taxation for your small business.
- Student Summer Employment ProgramsOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorYou could get a wage subsidy to hire a high school or post-secondary student for the summer.
- Supplier Development ProgramOnly Applies to : Newfoundland and LabradorLearn how to identify and access public sector supply opportunities.
Northwest Territories
- Apprenticeship Training AssistanceOnly Applies to : Northwest TerritoriesHiring an apprentice? You may be able to obtain a subsidy to cover a portion of their wages.
- Economic Development OfficersOnly Applies to : Northwest TerritoriesObtain business support services for entrepreneurs operating in the Northwest Territories.
- Entrepreneurship and Business Development FundOnly Applies to : Northwest TerritoriesNunavutYukonIf you are Aboriginal and live in the territories, you could get financing to start or grow a business.
- Financial programsOnly Applies to : Northwest TerritoriesAre you looking to obtain financing for your business? This program offers term loans, equity, contributions and letters of credit.
- Metis-Dene Development FundOnly Applies to : Northwest TerritoriesYou could get a loan to help you develop your business in the Northwest Territories.
- Northwest Territories Arts Council FundingOnly Applies to : Northwest TerritoriesAre you an artist in the Northwest Territories? You could get a grant to help finance your artistic project.
- Self Employment OptionOnly Applies to : Northwest TerritoriesInterested in starting your own business in the NWT? If you are unemployed, you could continue to receive benefits and get help to start your business.
- Strategic Investments in Northern Economic DevelopmentOnly Applies to : Northwest TerritoriesNunavutYukonFind out how your northern business could get up to $99,999 for a project that creates jobs and helps develop the North.
- Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing ProgramOnly Applies to : Northwest TerritoriesAccess funding to develop your tourism business in the Northwest Territories.
- Training on the JobOnly Applies to : Northwest TerritoriesIf your business is in the Northwest Territories you could get a wage subsidy to train your employees and increase the skills of your workforce.
Nova Scotia
- Aquaculture Loan ProgramOnly Applies to : Nova ScotiaApply for a loan to establish, maintain or expand your aquaculture business.
- Atlantic Innovation FundOnly Applies to : New BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandIf your business is in the Atlantic provinces, you could get funding to develop new technology.
- Business Development ProgramOnly Applies to : New BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandAccess funds to start, expand or improve your business in Atlantic Canada.
- Community Business Development Corporations — Social Enterprise LoanOnly Applies to : New BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandYou could get a loan of up to $150,000 to start-up, renovate or grow your social enterprise in rural Atlantic Canada.
- Nova Scotia farm loansOnly Applies to : Nova ScotiaApply for a variety of lending products to help start or grow your agricultural business.
- Small Business Development ProgramOnly Applies to : Nova ScotiaYou could qualify for a government rebate of up to $15,000 to increase your export capacity.
- Small Business Loan Guarantee ProgramOnly Applies to : Nova ScotiaYou could borrow up to $500,000 to help establish or grow your Nova Scotia business.
- Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills IncentiveOnly Applies to : Nova ScotiaYou can apply for funding to train your employees and help boost productivity.
Nunavut
- Business Development Centres of NunavutOnly Applies to : NunavutIf you are a Canadian living in Nunavut, you can apply for help to start or grow a business in your community.
- Entrepreneurship and Business Development FundOnly Applies to : Northwest TerritoriesNunavutYukonIf you are Aboriginal and live in the territories, you could get financing to start or grow a business.
- Nunavut Business Credit CorporationOnly Applies to : NunavutYou could get up to $1 million to start or grow a business in Nunavut.
- Sivummut Grants to Small BusinessesOnly Applies to : NunavutIf you live in the Baffin (Qikiqtaaluk) region of Nunavut, you could get up to $25,000 to start or grow a business.
- Strategic Investments ProgramOnly Applies to : NunavutYou could get funding to start or grow a business, or to help build Nunavut's economy if you run a not-for-profit corporation or society.
- Strategic Investments in Northern Economic DevelopmentOnly Applies to : Northwest TerritoriesNunavutYukonFind out how your northern business could get up to $99,999 for a project that creates jobs and helps develop the North.
Ontario
- Apprenticeship Training Tax CreditOnly Applies to : OntarioYou may qualify for an annual tax credit of up to $5,000 per qualifying apprentice to a maximum of $15,000 over a 36-month period.
- Graduated Apprenticeship Grant for EmployersOnly Applies to : OntarioGet a grant to help you train an apprentice in over 100 eligible trades, and a bonus if your apprentice is from an underrepresented group.
- Co-operative Education Tax CreditOnly Applies to : OntarioYou may be eligible for a refundable tax credit of up to $3,000 if you hire an Ontario co-op student.
- Community Futures Program (Ontario)Only Applies to : OntarioYou could receive funding to start or grow your business in rural Ontario.
- Eastern Ontario Development ProgramOnly Applies to : OntarioIf you are located in a rural area of Eastern Ontario, you could get financing to start or grow your business.
- Employer Health Tax (Ontario)Only Applies to : OntarioFind out if you are required to pay the Employer Health Tax in Ontario.
- Investing in Business Growth and ProductivityOnly Applies to : OntarioYour established Ontario business or not-for-profit organization may be eligible for funding to grow and be more productive.
- Northern Ontario Development ProgramOnly Applies to : OntarioApply for financing to grow your business in Northern Ontario.
- Ontario Catapult Microloan Fund for Social EnterprisesOnly Applies to : OntarioYou may be eligible for a loan of $5,000 to $25,000 for your innovative Ontario-based social enterprise.
- Ontario Innovation Tax CreditOnly Applies to : OntarioAs an owner of an Ontario-based corporation, you may be eligible for a tax credit of 8% to 10% for scientific research and experimental development.
- Ontario Tax Exemption for CommercializationOnly Applies to : OntarioYour corporation may be eligible for a tax exemption if you sell new products developed by Canadian colleges or universities.
- Social Enterprise OntarioOnly Applies to : OntarioYour social enterprise with an environmental or social goal for Francophones may be eligible for grants of up to $16,000 or loans of up to $40,000.
- Starter Company PlusOnly Applies to : OntarioYou may be eligible for funding of up to $5,000 and business skills training to help you a start or expand a business.
Prince Edward Island
- Atlantic Innovation FundOnly Applies to : New BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandIf your business is in the Atlantic provinces, you could get funding to develop new technology.
- Business Development ProgramOnly Applies to : New BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandAccess funds to start, expand or improve your business in Atlantic Canada.
- Community Business Development Corporations — Social Enterprise LoanOnly Applies to : New BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandYou could get a loan of up to $150,000 to start-up, renovate or grow your social enterprise in rural Atlantic Canada.
Quebec
- Community Futures Program (Quebec)Only Applies to : QuebecGet funding for starting or growing a business in a designated rural or suburban area of the province of Quebec.
- Chantier de l'économie sociale TrustOnly Applies to : QuebecYour social economy business, non-profit organization or cooperative could benefit from financing for real estate investments or to cover operating costs.
- Fonds d'investissement en agroalimentaire Nicolet-YamaskaOnly Applies to : QuebecYou could receive financial assistance of up to $10,000 to start or expand your non-conventional-sized agri-food business.
- Passeport innovationOnly Applies to : QuebecYour eligible SME, cooperative or non-profit organization could receive funding to support technological, organizational and social innovation projects.
- Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)Only Applies to : QuebecFind out about financial and other resources that can help you develop your Quebec business.
Saskatchewan
- Agriculture Development FundOnly Applies to : SaskatchewanAccess funding to undertake agriculture or food research and development.
- Community Futures Saskatchewan — Loan products for small businessesOnly Applies to : SaskatchewanYou could get a loan to start or grow a business if you live in rural or northern Saskatchewan.
- Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program for employersOnly Applies to : SaskatchewanAre you an employer unable to fill your labour needs domestically?
- Saskatchewan Trade and Export PartnershipOnly Applies to : SaskatchewanIs your business exporting or export-ready? Maximize your commercial success in global ventures by getting customized expert advice and assistance.
- Western Diversification ProgramOnly Applies to : AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaSaskatchewanIf your not-for-profit organization is looking to strengthen the economy of Western Canada, you can apply for funding for various initiatives.
- Western Innovation (WINN) InitiativeOnly Applies to : AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaSaskatchewanYour Western business could get financial assistance to bring innovative products, processes and services to market.
Yukon
- Enterprise Trade Fund (Small Business)Only Applies to : YukonYou could be eligible for funding to open, develop or expand markets or to stimulate Yukon business activities.
- Entrepreneurship and Business Development FundOnly Applies to : Northwest TerritoriesNunavutYukonIf you are Aboriginal and live in the territories, you could get financing to start or grow a business.
- Fonds de développement des industries stratégiquesOnly Applies to : YukonIf your business undertakes a strategic industry-related project, you may be eligible for funding if the project provides positive economic outcomes.
- Strategic Investments in Northern Economic DevelopmentOnly Applies to : Northwest TerritoriesNunavutYukonFind out how your northern business could get up to $99,999 for a project that creates jobs and helps develop the North.
- Yukon Agriculture DevelopmentOnly Applies to : YukonYou could receive funding to develop agricultural projects that can improve the economic conditions of your region.
- Yukon Small Business Investment Tax CreditOnly Applies to : YukonAs an active Yukon entrpreneur, you can apply for a certificate to attract investors with a tax credit.
- Tourism Cooperative Marketing FundOnly Applies to : YukonApply for up to $105,000 in funding to help your Yukon tourism business pay for costs associated with marketing.
You may also be eligible for other government programs. Find a list of programs from the federal, provincial, and territorial governments, as well as private sector financing, including debt and equity.
- Government grants and financing
Find out about government grants, loans, and other financing available for your business. - Private sector financing
Your business may be eligible for different types of private sector financing, including debt and equity.
Programs for non-profit co-operatives
If your co-operative operates as a non-profit organization, you could qualify for these additional programs if you meet the eligibility requirements.
If your co-operative provides services to official language minority communities, you could qualify for funding. In all regions except Southern Ontario, your co-operative must be a non-profit to qualify. The program is delivered by several government departments.
If your co-operative is a non-profit learning organization, you could qualify to get free computers for your school.
Your non-profit co-operative could qualify for funding to help hire a youth for an internship in the field of information and communications.
- Investing in Commercialization Partnerships (Southern Ontario)
As a non-profit co-operative in Southern Ontario with a mandate of economic development, you could obtain financing to carry out business-led research and development activities.
- Investing in Regional Diversification (Southern Ontario)
As a non-profit co-operative in Southern Ontario with a mandate of economic development, you could obtain financing for projects that can help diversify your region’s economy.
- Innovative Communities Fund (Atlantic Canada)
Your non-profit or non-commercial organisation could qualify for funding for projects that deliver long-term employment and economic capacity building in rural communities of Atlantic Canada.