Investment readiness program
The Investment Readiness Program (IRP) is designed to help social purpose organizations scale up their social enterprises to prepare to accept investments. The eventual goal is for these organizations to be able to participate in the social finance market and generate a return for investors while having a positive impact on their communities.
Eligible organizations could receive from $10,000 to $100,000 in non-repayable capital to develop their
enterprise. Charities, non-profits, co-ops and for-profit social enterprises, may all apply if they have an
existing business or a business idea that fits the definition of a social enterprise — selling a good or
service with some profits going back into their mission to provide a positive social, cultural or
environmental outcome.
Here are some examples of social enterprises:
If you are interested in this program, or know someone who would be a good candidate for this
program, please feel free to share this information, and visit http://cfns-fcne.ca/en/irp for additional
details and access to the online application.
Eligible organizations could receive from $10,000 to $100,000 in non-repayable capital to develop their
enterprise. Charities, non-profits, co-ops and for-profit social enterprises, may all apply if they have an
existing business or a business idea that fits the definition of a social enterprise — selling a good or
service with some profits going back into their mission to provide a positive social, cultural or
environmental outcome.
Here are some examples of social enterprises:
- A non-profit that employs people facing barriers to employment to perform eco-friendly home retrofits
- A charity that runs a catering service and provides culinary training for at-risk youth
- A co-op that offers affordable laundry and delivery service while giving work experience to people living in poverty
- A business that helps local farmers sell their crops and products to consumers at a fair price
- A store that offers local artisans credit to purchase food in exchange for their crafts
If you are interested in this program, or know someone who would be a good candidate for this
program, please feel free to share this information, and visit http://cfns-fcne.ca/en/irp for additional
details and access to the online application.
Lunenburg County Community Fund
c/o Community Foundation of Nova Scotia
Tel. 902-543- 6495 or 1-877-999-5907 Fax: 902-490-5917 Email: LunenburgCCFund@gmail.com or infocfns@cfns-fcne.ca
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