Open
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000 - $ 300,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This startup loan provides financing of up to $300,000 for businesses in Akwesasne, Cornwall, and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. It supports seed funding, equipment purchase, workspace acquisition, working capital, and refinancing existing debt.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Minimum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Startup business financing.
- Purchase of an existing business.
- Purchase of equipment or a building.
- Working capital support.
- Refinancing existing loans.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Startup businesses.
- Businesses in Akwesasne, Cornwall, or SDG Counties.
- Existing businesses seeking startup financing.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses older than two years.
- Businesses outside the eligible local area.
Eligible expenses
- Seed funding and working capital.
- Equipment purchase.
- Workspace or building acquisition.
- Refinancing existing debt or loans.
Eligible geographic areas
- Akwesasne.
- Cornwall, Ontario.
- United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.
Processing and Agreement
- Submit the online form to start the process.
- The lender reviews the loan request and submitted information.
- Applicants are contacted after submission.
- If approved, the loan is arranged under the program terms.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ACCFutures — ACC TermStartup Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ACCFutures — ACC TermStartup. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the ACCFutures — ACC TermStartup?
This startup loan provides financing of up to $300,000 for businesses in Akwesasne, Cornwall, and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. It supports seed funding, equipment purchase, workspace acquisition, working capital, and refinancing existing debt.
How much funding can be received?
ACCFutures — ACC TermStartup Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the ACCFutures — ACC TermStartup program?
To be eligible for the ACCFutures — ACC TermStartup program, you must:
Business under two years old.
Located in the eligible region.
Minimum credit score of 550.
What expenses are eligible under ACCFutures — ACC TermStartup?
Startup business financing.
Purchase of an existing business.
Purchase of equipment or a building.
Working capital support.
Refinancing existing loans.
Who can I contact for more information about the ACCFutures — ACC TermStartup?
You can contact ACCFutures by email at hello@accfutures.ca or by phone at 613-932-4333.
Where is the ACCFutures — ACC TermStartup available?
The ACCFutures — ACC TermStartup program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the ACCFutures — ACC TermStartup a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ACCFutures — ACC TermStartup is a Loans and Capital investments