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Company
Beaches and Trails Publishing
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Contact
Project
Academic experience
60 hours of work total
Learner
Canada
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Project management Fundraising Grant writing
Skills
strategic planning analytical skills business development operations research
Details

Beaches and Trails Publishing, a women-led microbusiness in Quebec, Canada, is seeking to expand its operations and enhance its sustainability by identifying non-repayable funding opportunities. The project aims to explore various grants, microgrants, and business development programs that align with the company's mission and growth objectives. The team will conduct comprehensive research to identify funding sources that support women-led businesses, microbusinesses, and publishing enterprises. This project provides an opportunity for learners to apply their research and analytical skills, as well as their understanding of business development and funding landscapes. The goal is to compile a list of viable funding options that Beaches and Trails Publishing can pursue to support its strategic initiatives.

Deliverables

The deliverables for this project include a detailed report and a presentation. The report will list potential non-repayable funding opportunities, including eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and benefits. The presentation will summarize key findings and recommendations for Beaches and Trails Publishing to consider. Additionally, the team will provide a strategic plan outlining steps for applying to the most promising funding opportunities.

Mentorship
Domain expertise and knowledge

Providing specialized, in-depth knowledge and general industry insights for a comprehensive understanding.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

About the company

Company
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
0 - 1 employees
Arts, Media & production
Representation
Women-Owned Small Business Neurodivergent-Owned

Beaches and Trails Publishing is an independent Canadian press based in Quebec, dedicated to uplifting stories that comfort, inspire, and empower. We believe in the power of inclusive, positive, and accessible fiction.

Our catalogue highlights a diversity of Canadian voices—especially emerging authors and writers from underrepresented communities.

We publish:
- heartwarming fiction (clean romance, cozy mysteries, youth fiction)
- engaging short reads and serialized stories
- collaborative anthologies celebrating resilience, joy, and human connection
- practical notebooks and planners designed to support creativity and well-being
At Beaches and Trails, every book is an invitation to feel good—and to feel seen.