Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program

Loans and advice for rural Manitoba entrepreneurs with disabilities

The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program is designed to help entrepreneurs with disabilities or ongoing health conditions to pursue their goals by providing access to one-on-one business consultations, business plan assistance, and loans. This program is open to anyone with a viable business idea who has a disability or a health condition. Get repayable loans of up to 100% of the eligible costs.

1. Assess eligibility by confirming you have a disability or health condition and that your business is located in rural Manitoba, outside of Winnipeg 2. Contact the program by calling 1-888-303-2232 or emailing edpinfo@mts.net to express interest and request information 3. Schedule a one-to-one business consultation to discuss your business idea and receive guidance 4. Develop a comprehensive business plan with assistance from program resources if needed 5. Gather necessary documents such as identification, proof of disability or health condition, business registration documents, and any relevant permits or licenses 6. Complete the application form accurately, ensuring all required fields are filled 7. Submit the completed application along with all required documentation as per the program's submission guidelines