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.  

Training for the manager or owner of a PEI business

Professional Services Assistance

You (or your business manager) may be eligible for a non-repayable 50 per cent cost-shared contribution to offset the cost of Intentional Focus or The One-on-one Planning Program through Innovation PEI’s Professional Service Assistance Program.

Please use the following in the application for a “Description of project or activity”:

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 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

Entrepreneur Training fund

CBDC has an Entrepreneur Training fund which can cover up to 90% of the training costs to a maximum of $2000 (you pay the hst). 

Please use the following in the application for a “Description of project or activity”:

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

Skills PEI has some funding that could cover up to 2/3 of the cost of training for individual employees or your whole team. 

Please use the following in the applications for a “description of project or activity”:

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 the program officer in your area.