PEI Crafts Council Archives - Atlantic Canada Business Grants

Amount:

$3,000

Type of Program:

Loan

Description:

The Craft Supply Loans are intended to supply short term financial assistance to artisans, primarily for the purchase of supplies (raw materials used in the production of a product), in particular (but not limited to) the small producers and/or those just starting out in the craft sector.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is in the form of an interest-free loan up to $3,000.
There is a yearly administration fee of $60 for members and $70 for non members that will be deducted from the approved amount of loan.
Repayment period is up to 12-24 months of loan date. Payment in the form of post dated cheques will be required before any funds will be released.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

be craft producers (artisans, small producers, but not only, and/or just starting out in the craft sector) on Prince Edward Island,
make products that should meet a standard of quality similar to that spelled out in the PEI Crafts Council Standards Guidelines.

Program Contact:

Join Us - PEI Crafts Council

Loan Application Form.doc

Amount:

$500

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Professional Development Grants provide up to $500 to PEI Crafts Council members for courses, workshops, conferences, study tours and specialized research.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to 50% of eligible budget, to a maximum of $500.
Up to 70% of approved funding may be advanced to successful applicants, with the balance being paid out upon receipt of statement, receipts and a written report.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must be:

individuals that are Canadian citizens and that have been residents of Prince Edward Island for at least 6 months prior to application,
craft related organizations based on Prince Edward Island,
PEI Crafts Council members.

Application Steps:

Applicants must submit their application before the planned course or event.
Up to 70% of approved funding may be advanced to successful applicants, with the balance being paid out upon receipt of statement, receipts and a written report.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants:

must submit the completed application form,
are expected to provide a written report for publication in the P.E.I.C.C. Newsletter and/or monthly report and make a presentation at the P.E.I.C.C. Annual General Meeting upon completion of the professional development.

Program Contact:

Join Us - PEI Crafts Council

P.E.I. CRAFTS COUNCIL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION