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Community Futures Development Corporation

Local investment funds to help finance new or existing small businesses and social enterprises for start-up, expansion or stabilization plans that help maintain or create jobs.

Deadline

Ongoing

Amount

No Maximum

Type

Loan

Provider

Government of Canada & Community Futures Development Corporation

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Funding Details

Funding:

  • Repayable financing of $150,000 or more on commercial terms through loans, loan guarantees or equity investments for small and medium-sized businesses and social enterprises

Eligibility:

  • Available when financing from other sources is insufficient
  • New or existing small businesses and social enterprises
  • All CFDC financing decisions are made at the community level by the local boards of directors

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