Through its Export Guarantee Program, EDC encourages Canadian financial institutions to advance pre-shipment loans to Canadian companies exporting goods or services, then covers up to 75 per cent of loan value.
Business Benefits
Capacity: Pre-shipment financing gives Canadian companies the financial strength to close and fulfill international deals.
Business development: By accessing the working capital to fund the […]

The main aim of the scheme is to extend the life of buildings and preserve the historic architectural character of urban areas. Grants are intended to act as a contribution towards a larger funding ‘pot’ for relevant projects.
Value
Min amount: £250,000
Max amount: £2 million
Eligibility
Applicants must be not-for-profit organisations.
Projects must involve the local community and contribute towards […]

Mandatory and discretionary rate relief is available to rural businesses in the Eden area which provide benefits to the local community.
Value
Up to 50 per cent mandatory relief and up to 50 per cent discretionary relief.
Eligibility
Any rural business located in a rural settlement in Eden is eligible for discretionary rate relief.
The following organisations are eligible for […]

Description
This scheme provides grants to support projects that will benefit the local community.
Value
Max amount: Discretionary
Eligibility
Not-for-profit organisations based in Conwy may apply.
The grant must help the project have a positive impact upon the community.
Website:    www.conwy.gov.uk/doc.asp?cat=2 183&doc=1545
Contact:    Conwy County Borough Council
Address:    Bodlondeb
Conwy
LL32 8DU
Tel:    01492 574 505
Email:    ecodev@conwy.gov.uk

Grants to help community businesses with the preparation of business plans and feasibility studies, and capital investment into the business.
An accredited firm of chartered accountants or equivalent professional organisation must prepare the business plan.
Value
50 per cent of the costs up to grant ceiling.
Max amount: £5,000
Additional Info
Ineligible sectors include:
transport
activities linked to the production, processing and marketing […]