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Discover Loans and Capital Investments in Culture in Canada
Loans and capital investments fuel growth and innovation in Canada's cultural sector, supporting creative projects and cultural enterprises.
In Canada, loans and capital investments provide essential financial support for cultural organizations and creative projects, fostering innovation and sustainability within the arts sector. These funds help cultural enterprises grow, enhancing their contributions to the country's rich and diverse cultural landscape.
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Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1
Loans to develop Quebec tourist attractions 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedProduction program — Indigenous stream
Funding for Canadian feature film production- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Production program — French market budgets $3.5M+
Funding for Canadian feature films in production 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenRegional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenFinancial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)
Funding for strategic infrastructure supporting northern Quebec mining sector
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenBDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan
Loan to buy an existing business- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Production program — English market budgets under $3.5M
Support for Canadian feature film production - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+
Funding for Canadian feature film production 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenBusiness Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces
Repayable support for prairie high-growth business scale-upEligible Funding- From $200,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovation- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Telefilm Canada — Marketing program
Financial support for marketing and distribution of feature films 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenDuo grand V
Flexible funding and tech support for sustainable innovation projectsEligible Funding- From $250,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCircular Economy Fund
Funding for early-stage circular economy companies
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedPME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation
Supports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in MontréalEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenStartup in residence
Investment-focused accelerator supporting early-stage Canadian impact tech startups- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Tech Companies
Loans for businesses in the technology sector 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenRCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir
Support and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund
Loans for projects by Montreal-based businesses 
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS
Financing for business growth and successionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Succession Stream
Financing for business succession acquisitions
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Coaticook — Local Fund FLI/FLS
Supports economic development for enterprises in Coaticook regionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS
Financial support for business development in Thérèse-De BlainvilleEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada
Funding, mentorship, and support for young business foundersEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Charlevoix — Local Investment Fund (FLI) “Succession” Stream
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS
Economic support for sustainable business development in MRCEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Community Support Fund (CSF)
Funding for community-driven local initiatives
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenSADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Tourist Loan
Tourism financing for local business growth
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Les Basques — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Term financing for business growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCity of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)
Economic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpenVentures at Coralus
Funding and support for women and non-binary entrepreneurs
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds
Repayable financing for local business growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 2
Funding for structuring local development projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève)
Interest-free succession financing for businesses
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Business financing for growth and successionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Beauce-Sartigan — Fund for tourism and cultural events (FÉTC)
Interest-free support for regional tourism and culture events
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedSODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus
Boosts Quebec TV series for international markets
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)
Financial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)
Repayable financing for business growthEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $100,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMosaic Fund
Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs- Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Microcredit Fund – Microcredit Côte-de-Beaupré / Charlevoix
Microcredit for local entrepreneurs 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenDEL — Business Acquisition Loan
Supports entrepreneurs acquiring businesses for succession and ownership transfer
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program
Financial support for business growth in La Matanie
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenDéveloppement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET
Support for tourism business development
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component
Term financing for business growth and acquisitions
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund
Funding for tourism development projects- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
Financial support for business development in Vallée-du-RichelieuEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation 
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Drummond — Business Succession Program
Business financing demystified for tailored entrepreneurial support
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund
Financing for business growth and successionEligible Funding- From $10,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpenSDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Business loans for startups, growth, and productivity in Thetford- Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
Financing for business growth and successionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund
Financing for business growth and succession 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financing for local business start-up and growth
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)
Funding for territorial development and vitalization
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Business financing for growth and succession
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Caniapiscau — FDE
Funding for business development and job creationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)
Funding for new tourist attractions 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loan financing for business growth and succession
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)
Financing for business development projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenTourism Relief Fund (TRF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)Tourism Relief Fund offers financial support for tourism growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund
Financing for business growth and start-up
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Local business financing for growth and succession
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchivedStrategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)
Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedCMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership
Support for exporting Canadian television content
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMunicipal Financial Programs
Funding for tourism initiatives in SDG
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedTownship of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for township property and building improvements
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMunicipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Financial incentives for property and business improvements
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedFonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie
Support for first-time business start-up and growthEligible Funding- From $8,000 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Flow Capital — General Funding
Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedFonds de secours yves-thériault - écrivaine ou écrivain
Emergency support for writers in financial hardship- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Labelle Entrepreneurship Support Fund
Funding for business projects in Labelle 
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedTownship of Warwick Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Grant Programs
Funding for community improvement projects- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
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- Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
BDC Industries — Creation and culture
Help with obtaining capital or advice - Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Local Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives
Financial incentives for commercial property improvements 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCity of Kawartha Lakes Strategic Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for business and property improvements
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenKakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans
Loans for Inuit business in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani Region
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenSADC Shawinigan — Digital Strategy Fund
Financing for digital transition projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedLeamington Uptown Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Financial incentives for Uptown revitalization- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund
Funding for music-focused documentary projects - Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Eurêka Investment Fund
Supports commercialization of Quebec public research - Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
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Funding for rural development and business projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedBusiness Facade Improvement Opportunity
Interest-free fa çade improvement support for businesses
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenInvest Nova Scotia — Investment
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCBDC NB Small Business Emergency Working Capital Program
Financial help for small businesses in NB
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenTourism Financing Assistance - Long Term Loan
Long-term financing for tourism businesses- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)
Financing for business growth and succession 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenFTQ — Business Financing
Provides tailored financing and strategic support for Québec businesses
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
Funding for local and regional development projectsEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedNunavut Business Credit Corporation
Financial and business support for businesses in Nunavut
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenRogers Series Fund
Funding for Canadian TV series production- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program
Funding for private property improvements and redevelopment 
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenFinDev Canada Financing and Investment
Financing and investment for development-focused businesses- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PCDT
Convertible financing for tourism development projects 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedScholarships, awards, residencies, and artist support
Annual support for performing arts studies- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Société d'investissement de capital Laurentides
Financing for business growth in the Laurentides - Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Improvement Plan Incentive Program
Funding for Prescott property revitalization projects 
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMicrocrédit Montréal — Loans for entrepreneurs
Microloans for entrepreneurs in Montreal
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