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Are you a disabled adult seeking a business grant? Well, it’s your lucky day as this article is about to reveal every information you need as it relates to private and federal grants for individuals with disabilities, funding for disabled entrepreneurs in South Africa, and business grants for disabled adults in Canada. <\/p>

Starting up a business is always challenging for everyone but it gets more difficult when it comes to individuals with disabilities. Those are pretty hard to come by. But like I earlier hinted, there’s a fix. <\/p>

Yea, you guessed right; this post. <\/p>

So let’s get started already …<\/p>

For the most part, there are two types of disabled grants, one for personal use and the other for business use. Our focus, however, wil be on business grants for disabled adults plus other funding options to benefit from.<\/p>

BUSINESS GRANT FOR DISABLED ADULTS<\/span><\/h2>
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Business grants are seed tokens either from the government or private bodies to help start a small business<\/a>. The general notion over the years has been that it is almost impossible for business owners with disabilities to access grant opportunities considering how seemingly difficult it is for individuals without disabilities. This is what we were led to believe. <\/p>

Well, let’s pump the brakes right here. <\/p>

True, operating a market might be a more challenging feat for them but certainly not with accessing grants. In fact, have a better chance of earning grants because of their disabilities. There are several grants available to disabled individuals. Some of them help to make their homes more accessible, especially if mobility is affected by a wheelchair. For example, they can go into constructing railings, ramps, wheelchair access, and even elevators. You can also use the grant to pay some of your bills or even start up a business.<\/p>

These grants are to help integrate adults with disabilities,” or those who have medical, psychological<\/a>, or psychiatric<\/a> impairments.<\/a> However, according to the Disability Employment Policy, Disabled employees make up a small portion of the U.S. labor force — less than 21 percent in 2011. Also, with the U.S. Census data as of 2009, only a little more than 15 percent of workers with disabilities are entrpreneurs, with 40 percent owning small businesses, as of 2009. Therefore, both governmental and private organizations offer, directly and indirectly, grants to assist their small businesses’ startups.<\/p>

However, the applicant must be 18 to 59 years of age with a medical assessment report not older than three months confirming permanent, severe disability.<\/p>

Read also: SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS FOR WOMEN: Best 37+ Grants in 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

BUSINESS GRANT FOR DISABLED ADULTS IN CANADA<\/span><\/h2>

In Canada business grants for disabled adults are often a big deal to track down because the Government of Canada is careful about actually using the phrase \u201csmall business grant.\u201d Whereas, phrases like awards, subsidies, rebates, and non-repayable loans are more likely to pop up on their official government sites. Howbeit all you’ve got to do is peel off your eyes for available opportunities.<\/p>

Canada also provides grants for disabled adults small business owners. But, it’s sometimes difficult to approve due to their highly specialized nature. An alternative however would be to take advantage of the Canada Small Business Startup for disabled adults Assessment and you’d be provided with resources you need to succeed at launching your business in a minute.<\/p>

Guidance & Advice for Canadian Entrepreneurs with Disabilities<\/h3>

Applying for funds is easier with the support of someone who knows where it can be gotten. Below are some excellent sources of business advice and guidance that could ease small businesses with disabilities.<\/p>