Business Development Program — Business Planning — Business Plans for Beginning Farmers

Business training and planning funding for agri-businesses in Prince Edward Island

The Business Development Program will support the agriculture sector by providing funding for training, business planning and implementation, organizational development, benchmarking and risk management activities. The program will facilitate the development of sound business practices and is designed to enhance the capacity of PEI Agricultural producers, small to medium-sized agri-businesses and organizations to better understand and manage their financial performance, respond to change and maximize the use of comprehensive risk management options for their agriculture operations.

1. Review eligibility criteria for the Business Development Program 2. Obtain the General Application Form and relevant appendices from the PEI Department of Agriculture's website or by contacting them directly 3. Gather necessary information, including applicant contact details, business or organization information, CRA registration number, project start and end dates, additional funding sources, recipient type, and industry type 4. Complete the General Application Form, ensuring all required fields are filled accurately 5. Fill out the appropriate appendices corresponding to the sub-program(s) you are applying for, such as Appendix A for Agri-Skills Individualized Training or Appendix B for Group Training, Organizational Development, Benchmarking, and Business Planning 6. Collect any additional required documents, such as project proposals, consultant resumes, and documentation verifying consultant’s professional certifications and references, if applicable 7. Sign the application form to declare and consent to the collection of personal information 8. Submit the completed application form, along with all required appendices and supporting documents, to the PEI Department of Agriculture via regular mail or email, as specified in the application guidelines