Funding Opportunities for Private-Sector Business

There are a few opportunities for PEI private sector businesses to access funding for owners and/or employees to attend our training.  Three examples are listed below. 

Innovation PEI

You (or your business manager) may be eligible for a non-repayable cost-shared contribution to offset the cost of Intentional Focus or The One-on-one Planning Program.

Please contact Innovation PEI directly to discuss eligibility at 902-368-6300 or toll-free 1-800-563-3734.

Training for the owner of a PEI business

 CBDC has an Entrepreneur Training fund which can cover a significant percentage of the training costs. There may be other programs as well. A program officer with CBDC in your area can provide more information.

The following “description of project or activity” may be helpful with some applications:

This program accelerates learning and adoption of essential skills to increase and improve productivity, engagement, conflict resolution, collaboration, resiliency, performance, problem-solving, communication, and the ability to adapt to the rapidly changing demands of today’s workplace which increases the ability to manage your business and grow revenue.

To apply please contact the program officer in your area.

Training for employees of a private sector PEI business:

Skills PEI has funding that could cover a signicant percentage of the cost of training for individual employees or your whole team.

The following  “description of project or activity” may be helpful:

This program accelerates learning and adoption of essential skills to increase and improve productivity, engagement, conflict resolution, collaboration, resiliency, performance, problem-solving, communication, and the ability to adapt to the rapidly changing demands of today’s workplace. These skills are much needed by my business.

To apply, please contact Skills PEI in your area.