Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF)

To be eligible for JGF funding aimed at economic growth, applicants must fall into one of the following categories:

• Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including co-operatives
• Not-for-profit organizations or community economic development entities
• Indigenous organizations

• Foster a more inclusive recovery:
  – Support businesses owned or led by individuals from underrepresented communities
  – Promote the participation of underrepresented groups through not-for-profits that provide services like funding, training, and business support
• Strengthen Canada’s competitive position and help SMEs succeed through digital adoption:
  – Encourage the use or creation of digital technologies (e.g., Industry 4.0) to increase business efficiency
  – Invest in tools that help small businesses grow stronger and become more adaptable
• Reinforce key sectors that are critical to economic recovery:
  – Support business scale-up and entry into new markets
  – Grow areas where Canada has a global edge
  – Promote flexibility and growth in key supply chains like food, medical products, and biomanufacturing
• Promote the shift to a green economy:
  – Support the development and use of clean technologies
  – Help businesses and communities plan and transition toward sustainability
  – Work with organizations to grow regional green innovation hubs
  – Guide businesses in adopting environmentally friendly practices

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