Course Description

This 1.5-hour session will educate residential construction industry business owners on the best practices when researching, leveraging, and applying for government grants.

Business professionals have described grants as ‘pie in the sky’; they know they are there but can’t seem to access them.  Some have heard of grants or possibly even applied for one or two in the past, but the process can be challenging, confusing, and time-consuming.  It is important that for-profit businesses learn about what programs are available and be corrected on misconceptions about government grants. 

This presentation outlines best practices when preparing for upcoming grants and developing an effective grant strategy for your business.  It also covers ongoing Canadian grant programs that are currently accepting applications.  The ideal target audience are BC business owners that have been in business for more than two years and have a minimum of three full-time employees.

This course will explore:

  • Types of grants available to residential construction businesses
  • The importance of timing
  • What is a grant strategy?
  • How to be successful in applying for grants
  • Which grants are available now
  • Case Studies
  • Other funding/financial options

 

Approved for 1.5 CPD Credit in Business Planning 

Note: If you have already taken this course in person, repeating it online will not qualify for additional CPD points.

This course expires 90 days after purchase date.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter 1

    • Before You Get Started

    • Agreement to HAVAN Academic Integrity Policy

    • Presenter PowerPoint Download

    • Part 1
  • 2

    Chapter 2

    • Part 2
  • 3

    Chapter 3

    • Part 3
  • 4

    Chapter 4

    • Part 4

    • Feedback

    • Declaration of Completed Work Assignment

Stephanie Sang, Granted Consulting

Stephanie Sang is the CEO of Granted Consulting, and is known as a ‘Grant Angel’ in Vancouver. She is passionate about working with entrepreneurs in all industries on developing grant strategies for growth. Over the last few years, Stephanie has been invited to speak at events hosted by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, WeBC, The Executive Committee (TEC), Chambers of Commerce, Business Improvement Associations, CPABC and other venues to educate entrepreneurs about grants in Canada. She is also a podcast host for Serenity Now for Entrepreneurs and board member of the BC Food & Beverage Association.