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  • grant_single|openingDate November 14, 2019
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Loans and Capital investments
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grant_card_status|open

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Growing businesses within Quebec’s Black communities have access to loans ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 for projects in different areas.

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This grant offers flexible financing modalities tailored to the needs of recipients while ensuring optimal resource utilization. The modalities vary based on the project type and targeted objectives.
  • Loans ranging in size from $50,000 to $500,000.
  • Possible requirement of guarantees, depending on the project's specifics and associated risk.
  • Monthly instalment repayment plan with obligatory financial updates.
  • Special arrangements available for loan terms, repayment frequencies, and funding usage to suit business needs.

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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.
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$ 180,000

Launching a digital marketing agency focused on black-owned businesses

$ 270,000

Establishment of a black-owned eco-friendly cleaning products company

$ 180,000

Launching a wellness center offering holistic services

$ 250,000

Opening a new retail boutique for African-inspired fashion

$ 300,000

Expansion of a black-owned tech startup offering innovative software solutions

$ 300,000

Expansion of a black-owned gourmet food processing business

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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.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

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.

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This fund is designed to support entrepreneurial ventures across a wide range of industries in Quebec's Black community. Eligible projects span numerous sectors, offering financial backing to foster business growth and innovation.
  • Businesses in the manufacturing industry seeking capital for expansion or equipment purchase.
  • Processing enterprises aiming to scale operations or enhance production capabilities.
  • Retail businesses looking for financing to broaden market reach or stock inventory.
  • Service industry companies requiring investment to improve service delivery or enter new markets.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

This grant is available to companies that are located in specific geographical areas as determined by the eligibility criteria, focusing exclusively on Quebec.
  • Companies based within the province of Quebec, Canada.

grant_single_labels|criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria include:
  • Business viability and growth potential
  • Capacity for loan repayment
  • Alignment with the fund's mission and target community
  • Quality of the project proposal and business plan

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
  • Loan conditions, such as repayment terms and interest rates, might be tailored to individual business needs.
  • The fund could require collateral when the project's risk level necessitates it.
  • Recurring financial updates to the fund are part of the loan agreement, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • There is an emphasis on flexibility, allowing for unique arrangements regarding loan usage and repayment structure.

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Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund

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