
Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund
Overview
Growing businesses within Quebec’s Black communities have access to loans ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 for projects in different areas.
At a glance
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
- All industries
- Quebec
- For-profit business
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Black Canadians
Activities funded
The Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund supports small businesses operated by Black entrepreneurs in Quebec, spanning various industry segments. Eligible projects include those within manufacturing, processing, retail, and service industries.
- Projects within the manufacturing industry.
- Projects within the processing industry.
- Projects within the retail industry.
- Projects within the service industry.
Eligibility
Eligibility for the Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund is based on specific criteria related to the applicant's community and business operations.
- The applicant must be a businessperson from a black community in Quebec.
- The applicant must operate a company within Quebec.
- The business must be a small business seeking a direct loan between $50,000 and $500,000.
- The project must fall within the manufacturing, processing, retail, or service industries, as all industry segments are covered.
Who is eligible?
Applicants eligible for the Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund include business owners from black communities in Quebec who are managing a company. The fund covers a wide array of industry sectors, allowing for diverse business ventures within manufacturing, processing, retail, and service industries.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of financed goods with resale value.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
Preliminary preparation
- Identify your company's financing needs.
- Check your company’s eligibility as a Black entrepreneur from Quebec.
Consultation of criteria and requirements
- Consult the obligations regarding the potential guarantees required by the Fund.
- Understand the reimbursement process and possible adjustments.
Preparation of the documentation
- Draft a business plan including growth or business succession projects.
- Prepare the company's financial statements.
Contact the Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund
- Obtain the required forms for the loan application.
- Clarify any questions about the application process.
Submission of documents
- Send the completed application and all required documents to the address or contact indicated by the Fund.
- Follow up with the Fund to confirm the receipt of your application.
Additional information
- Loan recipients are required to provide regular financial updates to the fund.
- Special arrangements can be negotiated regarding the frequency and amount of loan repayments.
- Guarantees may be required based on the level of risk and the resale value of funded assets.
- Repayment is typically structured in monthly instalments.
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