Grow your co-op

Support to build and grow your co-op

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Grow your co-op

Strengthen your co-op’s foundation and prepare for long-term success!

The Grow Your Co-op Program is designed to help grow capacity and operations

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The Grow Your Co-op Start-up Program is designed to help new co-operatives strengthen their internal systems, governance and operations in their first year. 


This follow-up to the Build Your Co-op Program ensures that participants, and their newly incorporated co-ops, have the support they need to thrive.

Subjects we will cover

Running your first AGM

AGM Requirements and Best Practices

Learn the essentials and hold successful member meetings

Member recruitment

Member Engagement

Strategies for building a strong, active membership

Annual returns and taxes

Bookkeeping and Reporting

Navigate your requirements with confidence

Board governance training

Board Governance and Strategic Planning

Strengthen leadership and accountability

Running your first AGM

Marketing and Promotion

Celebrate your identity while attracting engagement and support

Member recruitment

Funding and Financing

Discover and explore capital and resource development

Program length:

September to December 2026 (3 months)

Participants:

10 newly incorporated co-ops

Training sessions:

7

Mentoring sessions:

4

Application form cooperative development program

Application deadline: August 23, 2026

Got a question? Contact us anytime for more information.

Project Team

Kristen Murray
Co-operative Development Officer
[email protected]

Hadiza Bello
Project Assistant
[email protected]