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Community Forward Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Community Forward Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Forward Fund is a Loans and Capital investments

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Community Forward Fund?

Community Forward Fund is funded by CFFAC

Q: Who is eligible for the Community Forward Fund program?

To be eligible for the Community Forward Fund program, you must: • Charitable or non-profit organization • Small or medium-sized • Community-serving mandate

Q: Where is the Community Forward Fund available?

The Community Forward Fund program is available across Canada.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Canada

Loans for community-serving nonprofits and charities

Loans and Capital investments

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Eligibility

How to apply

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

Community Forward Fund provides loans to charitable and non-profit organizations to support financing needs and long-term community benefit. Eligible activities include seeking customized financing solutions and participating in a 1-on-1 meeting to discuss available options and next steps.

Activities funded

Seeking loan financing to support organizational needs and community benefit.
Participating in discussions to structure customized financing solutions.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 250,000

Renovate and equip a teaching kitchen to expand the food hub

$ 180,000

Launch a reuse and repair retail shop funding employability training

Documents Needed

Part 1 of the Application Form

Eligibility

The applicant must be a charitable or non-profit organization.
The organization must be small- or medium-sized.
The organization must be committed to serving its community.
The request must relate to the organization’s financing needs.

Who is eligible?

Charitable organizations
Non-profit organizations
Small and medium-sized organizations serving their communities

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

How to apply

Step 1: Initial inquiry

Reach out to discuss your financing needs.

Step 2: Submit initial application

Complete and submit Part 1 of the Application Form.

Step 3: Financing discussion

Attend a scheduled 1-on-1 meeting to review financing options and next steps.

Processing and Agreement

Additional information

Investments are designed to offer both financial returns and long-term community benefit.
Financing opportunities can be customized to investors’ needs.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Forward Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Forward Fund. 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.