Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs) are non-profit entities that provide financial and advisory services to support small businesses and non-profits, primarily focusing on rural or underserved areas. By offering favorable loan terms, grants, and expert guidance, CBDCs help foster local economic growth and sustainability, while promoting entrepreneurship and community resilience.
23 opportunities available

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Micro-Loan Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Micro-loan for Nova Scotia entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC First-time Entrepreneur Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Atlantic Canada start-up loan
Eligible Funding
- Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Youth Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Business loans for young Atlantic Canadians
Eligible Funding
- Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Social Enterprise Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Loans for social enterprises in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT

Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Immigrant Loan program — Pilot Project
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Loans for immigrants to start businesses with support services
Eligible Funding
- Max. $20,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Kick$tart
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Loan for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Financing and support for SMEs in Southwest NB
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Self Employment Assistance (Atlantic Region)
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Support for unemployed Atlantic Canadians to launch a business
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Business counselling
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Business counselling in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP)
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Enhances seafood operations through technology and process adoption
Eligible Funding
- Max. $99,900
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC NB Small Business Emergency Working Capital Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Financial help for small businesses in NB
Eligible Funding
- Max. $100,000
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Other SupportOpen
CBDC Business Atlantic Forum
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Buy or sell an Atlantic Canadian business
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Drive
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Loan for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC General Business Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Rural Atlantic Canada business loan
Eligible Funding
- Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Innovation Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Loan for technology improvements
Eligible Funding
- Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
CBDC Self Employment Benefit Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Financing for unemployed Atlantic entrepreneurs to start a business
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCES

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Chaleur Future Entrepreneur Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Loan for young entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,500
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
CBDC Young Millionaires Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Support for Atlantic youth to start a business
Eligible Funding
- Max. $200
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Community Development Fund
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Financial assistance for Atlantic Canadian non-profit associations
Eligible Funding
- Max. $225,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Grant and FundingOpen
CBDC Business Valuation and Succession Planning
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Funding to conduct business valuations
Eligible Funding
- Max. $7,500
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Hire for Talent
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Resources to build an inclusive workforce in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
CBDC Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program (EOP)
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Support and startup funding for NL entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects