You can do this. And we can support you.
The Oxford Young Entrepreneurs (OYE) Grant Program provides self-employment exploration opportunities, business planning support and grants of up to $1,000. This program exists to engage youth in Oxford County with meaningful, knowledge business-building activities to help you refine your concept.
Preference will be given to applicants who have left Oxford County to pursue life experiences of any kind (travel, post secondary, etc.) and later returned to build their business in Oxford. Applicants will submit a business plan including a one year cash flow. To express interest as an applicant, please complete the application.
Futurpreneur Canada is an internationally recognized financing and mentoring program hand matches young entrepreneurs with a business expert from a network of more than 2,800 volunteer mentors. We are the community partner for Futurpreneur Canada in Oxford County. Futurpreneur Canada offers up to $15,000 in start-up financing for young entrepreneurs. The BDC will fund each start-up business up to $30,000.
Participants who are not full-time students are eligible for a grant of up to $5,000 and will also receive business planning training, coaching and mentoring.
Students who are in school and returning to school in the fall are eligible for up to $3,000 to start and run a summer business and will also receive coaching and mentoring.
One Application. Multiple Possibilities.
We believe that communities are made better for small business owners when entrepreneurs can stay connected. Never miss out on an opportunity to learn from other small business owners, attend networking events or just stay informed about entrepreneurship in Oxford County.
Contact us if you have any questions.