Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)

Q: 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.

Q: What type of organization is Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)?

Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) is a Non-profit organization.

Q: When was Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) founded?

Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) was founded in 1985.

Q: What is Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)'s official website?

Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)'s official website is https://communityfuturespeterborough.ca/.

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

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Starter Company Plus

Government of Ontario (ON), Grey County Business Enterprise Centre (BEC), Community Futures Peterborough (CFP), Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Invest Ottawa

Supports Toronto entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, and business funding

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

CANtrade™

Nventure, Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)

Flexible financing supporting Northumberland business growth and market expansion

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $150,000

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation

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)

Money for Ontario students to start a summer business

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 3,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed

Community Economic Development (CED)

City of Ottawa, Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)

Supports non-profit economic initiatives fostering job and business creation

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $50,000

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

Human Resources

About Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)

What is the mission of Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)?

What type of organization is Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)?

When was Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) founded?

What is Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)'s official website?

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.