Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Community Futures Peterborough is a non-profit organization providing business financing and support services in Peterborough County and the City of Peterborough, Ontario. With 40 years of experience, they offer loans up to $300,000, grant programs including Starter Company PLUS (up to $5,000) and Summer Company (up to $3,000), advisory services, and connect entrepreneurs to federal, provincial and local funding resources. View Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)'s website for more information.
List of grants and funding offered by Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
4 opportunities available
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Starter Company Plus
Government of Ontario (ON), Grey County Business Enterprise Centre (BEC), Community Futures Peterborough (CFP), Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Invest Ottawa, Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC), Halton Region Small Business Centre
Supports Toronto entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, and business funding
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
CANtrade™
Flexible financing supporting Northumberland business growth and market expansion
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Summer Company
Government of Ontario (ON), Community Futures Peterborough (CFP), Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON), Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Invest Ottawa, Grey County Business Enterprise Centre (BEC), Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC), Halton Region Small Business Centre
Money for Ontario students to start a summer business
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Economic Development (CED)
Supports non-profit economic initiatives fostering job and business creation
About Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
What is the mission of Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)?
To support businesses and economic growth in the Peterborough region by providing flexible financing solutions, expert programs, and advisory services that help entrepreneurs start, grow, and succeed.
What type of organization is Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)?
Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) is a Non-profit organization.
When was Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) founded?
Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) was founded in 1985.
What is Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)'s official website?
Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)'s official website is https://communityfuturespeterborough.ca/.
What else should I know about Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)?
Rôle de Community Futures Peterborough dans l'écosystème du financement
En tant que Société de développement communautaire (SDC), Community Futures Peterborough joue un rôle essentiel dans le soutien aux petites entreprises et aux entrepreneurs de la région de Peterborough. Organisme sans but lucratif financé par l'Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Sud de l'Ontario (FedDev Ontario) et le ministère ontarien du Développement économique, de la Création d'emplois et du Commerce, CFP offre des solutions de financement souples et des programmes de soutien aux entreprises depuis 40 ans.
Programmes de financement et de subvention
CFP propose une gamme de produits financiers adaptés aux besoins des entreprises à différentes étapes de leur développement :
- Prêt d'inventaire : jusqu'à 10 000 $ sur 18 mois
- Microprêt : jusqu'à 20 000 $ sur 48 mois
- Prêt d'expansion : jusqu'à 300 000 $ sur 120 mois
- Starter Company PLUS : subvention pouvant atteindre 5 000 $ pour les nouvelles entreprises
- Summer Company : subvention pouvant atteindre 3 000 $ pour les étudiants entrepreneurs
Programmes d'accompagnement et de développement des affaires
Beyond loans, CFP offers programs like SOAR for established businesses, NEXT for those facing job loss, and the Community Advancement Program (CAP) in partnership with FedDev Ontario. The Business Advisory Centre provides workshops, mentoring and one-on-one consulting.
Impact et résultats
With a track record spanning four decades, CFP has supported hundreds of businesses in the Peterborough region, helping create and maintain jobs. Their client success stories span various sectors including food and beverage, manufacturing, technology, and agriculture.