Resilient Hearts is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities. To ensure long-term financial sustainability and program expansion, the organization seeks to identify and secure funding opportunities including grants, wage subsidies, and training supports applicable to for-profit social enterprises. This project will focus on mapping potential sources of financial support, especially those targeting the hiring of students, upskilling of staff, and expansion of social impact programs.

Conduct a funding landscape review for for-profit social enterprises in Canada, especially Alberta.

Identify and evaluate relevant grants, subsidies, and funding programs for:

• Hiring post-secondary students and youth or recent graduates
• Training/upskilling employees
• Supporting operational growth and program expansion

Assess eligibility criteria, timelines, and application processes for each funding source.

Create a prioritized list of actionable funding opportunities for short-term and long-term financial planning.

Develop recommendations for financial sustainability strategies tailored to Resilient Hearts’ mission and services.

Deliverables

Funding & Subsidy Research Report

• Overview of 10–15 relevant funding opportunities
• Detailed breakdown of eligibility, deadlines, scope, and alignment with Resilient Hearts' needs

Funding Tracker Tool (Excel Sheets)

• Searchable database including program names, URLs, deadlines, contact information, and notes

Financial Sustainability Strategy Brief

• Recommended action plan for applying to funding in phased steps (immediate, mid-term, and long-term)