Grant Round 11.1 - December 2009

Enp is pleased to announce the approval of $176,261 to the following organizations:

Aboriginal Agricultural Education Society of British Columbia (Kamloops)
Kamloops Farm Fresh Value Added Processing Initiative Business Plan.  A grant to complete a business plan for a commercial grade processing centre that would provide local producers with equipment, technology, and expertise.

Burnaby Family Life Institute (Burnaby)
Organizational Readiness and Enterprise Opportunity Identification.  A grant to examine and assist with the organizational readiness of the organization.

Burton Community Co-op (Burton)
Burton Community Co-op.  A grant to conduct a feasibility study for a community market co-operative and cultural centre.

Canadian Mental Health Association Van-Burnaby Branch (Vancouver)
Green Dry Cleaning.  A grant to carry out market research to assess the need for and interest of potential consumers for a "Green" dry cleaning business that will employ individuals from the mental health community.

Central Okanagan Science Opportunities for Kids Society (Kelowna)
Community Composting Facility.  A grant to help examine the feasibility of a kitchen/organic waste composting collection enterprise in the Okanagan.

CoDevelopment Canada (Café Etico) (Vancouver)
Café Etico and the Retail Market.  A grant to develop a marketing plan specific to promoting Café Etico to retail stores.

Columbia Youth Community Development Centre (Trail)
Wholesome Meals On the Go- Feasibility Study.  A grant to conduct a feasibility study for a business that provides nutritious frozen and pre-made meals in the Greater Trail area while employing youth in all aspects of the enterprise.

Community Energy Association (Vancouver)
Community Energy Association Advisory Services.  A grant to survey of potential customers to determine their current progress in the areas the CEA provides services in (to better determine the market potential and establish appropriate targets).

Cowichan Green Community Society (Duncan)
Ceres Urban AgriScapes-Urban Agriculture Consulting Services.  A grant to assist the organization with board development and assessing organization readiness.

Creating Homefulness Society (Woodwynn Farms) (Saanichton)
Woodwynn Nursery.  A grant to asses the feasibility of implementing a plant propagation and nursery business on Woodwynn Farms that will eventually provide employment to homeless individuals participating in Woodwynn Farms Therapeutic Community.

District of Vanderhoof (Vanderhoof)
Vanderhoof Community Swimming Pool Trust/Non-Profit.  A grant to conduct an investigation (as part of a larger feasibility study) into opportunities for social enterprise in partnership with the community swimming pool project.

EMBERS (Vancouver)
EMBERS Staffing Solutions. A grant to do a market needs analysis/marketing plan for EMBERS Staffing Solutions to expand into the administration sector for temporary employment.

Esh-kn-am Investments Joint Venture (Spences Bridge)
Esh-kn-am cultural Resources Management Services-Business Plan Development. A grant to establish a business plan for CRMS to support the following: to generate employment, business development, and wealth for the residents of the four Indian Bands that own the company.

Farm Folk / City Folk  (Vancouver)
New City Market Business Plan Development. A grant to conduct a feasibility study to assess the specific services and facilities offered by New City Market stakeholders that would support an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable business model.

Fraserside Community Services (New Westminster)
Green Crew. A grant to conduct a feasibility analysis for an environmentally conscious lawn maintenance/landscaping business.

Houston Pool Development Society (Houston)
Family Activity Centre and Theatre. A grant to assist the society in transitioning to an entrepreneurial approach by clarifying their vision and mission statements, and develop a strategic plan for the Houston Leisure Development Society.

Jewish Family Services Agency of Vancouver (Vancouver)
JFSA Home Support Evaluation. A grant to complete an evaluation of administrative support, billing procedures, amount of marketing, and broadening the services offered to clients.

John Howard Society of the North Okanagan/Kootenay Region (Vernon)
Howard Industries. A grant to determine the organization's readiness to enter into a social enterprise venture and identify opportunities providing employment and on the job training for individuals who have been in conflict with the criminal justice systlem.

Kelowna and Dist. Society for Community Living (Kelowna)
Larry's Cycle and Sport. A grant to conduct a feasibility study for a bicycle shop selling and servicing used bicycles, affordable new bicycles, parts and accessories.

Kelowna Women's Resource Centre (Kelowna)
From Visioning to Brass Tacks-Are We Ready? A grant to determine organization capacity and readiness before moving forward with a social enterprise.

Kootenay Career Development Society (Nelson)
Opportunity Exploration for Social Enterprise. A grant to develop organizational readiness and identify a social enterprise idea.

Ksan House Society (Terrace)
Northwest Fresh Food Greenhouse Project-NFFGP. A grant to conduct a feasibility study which will determine if a year round greenhouse project to address food security concerns and skill development for their marginalized population can be a sustainable enterprise.

Ktunaxa Nation Council (Nupqu Development Corp) (Cranbrook)
Bioenergy Tenure Feasibility Study. A grant to conduct a feasibility study for a bio energy tenure in the Ktunaxa Nation traditional territory.

Nelson Carshare Cooperative (Nelson)
Business Plan for Expansion of Rural Carsharing. A grant to develop a business plan that will support the expansion, promotion and educational aspects of their Carshare Cooperative in Nelson and other communities in the Columbia Basin.

Pender Harbour Community School Society (Madeira Park)
Explorations in Rural Community Social Enterprises. A grant to examine several  social enterprise opportunities.

Prince George Horse Society (Prince George)
Equine & Agricultural Facility Expansion. A grant to conduct a feasibility study for the proposed expansion project at Exhibition Park.

Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Services Society (Salt Spring Island)
Feasibility Study. A grant to conduct a feasibility study for respite services for families with members (children and/or adults) with developmental disabilities.

Sidney and North Saanich Memorial Park Society (Mary Winspear Centre) (Sidney)
Expansion Planning. A grant to identify enterprise opportunities for the expansion of operations and to assess organization readiness for undertaking new ventures around programming, partnership development and building expansion that enhance arts and cultural experiences.

Skeena Supported Employment Society (New Hazelton)
Business Development Action Plan. A grant to hire a consultant to create a business plan for the Skeena Bakery.

Smart Growth BC (Vancouver)
Smart Growth Charter business planning. A grant to conduct a feasibility study/market analys for the Smart Growth Charter program.

Victoria Women in Need Cooperative (Victoria)
"Women in Action" Scoping Analysis. A grant to conduct a feasibility study for a new business venture that will provide practical services (household, garden, organizing, and computer and connectivity) to women in the community.

Village of Clinton (Clinton)
Bargain Outlet Co-op. A grant to conduct a feasibility study for a non-profit bargain outlet and co-op business to support youth and various volunteer and non-profit societies in Clinton.

W2 Community Media Arts Society (Vancouver)
Development Stage of W2 Café. A grant to provide consulting support to confirm startup financing, confirm operating partnerships and provide detailed planning and project management support.

Warmland Womyn Centre (Duncan)
Warmland Womyn's Eco Store. A grant to examine the organization's business opportunities.

West Kootenay Social Enterprise Society (Nelson)
Moving Forward Towards Self-Sustainability. A grant to develop a marketing plan that will increase market share and community profile, decrease reliance on funders, enhance self-esteem in employees, and move toward the self-sustainability of the social enterprise.