OYE 1K

AGES 18 – 39

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.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Between the ages of 18-39
• Operating the business within Oxford County
• Preference given to sole-proprietor, although not mandatory
• Operating for less than 5 years

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 one year cash flow. To express interest as an applicant, email jwakutz@cfoxford.ca.

Futurpreneur Canada

AGES 18 – 39

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.