Are you planning to purchase equipment, implement new software, hire employees, provide workforce training, expand your facility, or invest in other business improvements over the next 6–12 months?

If so, now is the best time to begin exploring your options.

Many government funding programs require businesses to apply before project costs are incurred or work begins. Once equipment is purchased, contracts are signed, or projects are underway, funding opportunities may no longer be available.

As businesses begin planning their budgets and investments for the coming year, it’s a good time to determine whether your upcoming projects may qualify for government funding. Investments such as equipment purchases, automation, technology implementation, hiring, workforce training, and facility expansion are often eligible  but planning ahead is essential.

Even if you’re unsure whether your project qualifies, it’s always better to ask early than discover later that funding may have been available.