Open
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Seeking loan financing to support organizational needs and community benefit.
- Participating in discussions to structure customized financing solutions.
Documents Needed
- Part 1 of the Application Form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Charitable organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Small and medium-sized organizations serving their communities
How to apply
Step 1: Initial inquiry
- Reach out to discuss your financing needs.
- Complete and submit Part 1 of the Application Form.
- Attend a scheduled 1-on-1 meeting to review financing options and next steps.
Additional information
- Investments are designed to offer both financial returns and long-term community benefit.
- Financing opportunities can be customized to investors’ needs.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Forward Fund Program
What is the Community Forward Fund?
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.
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
What expenses are eligible under Community Forward Fund?
Seeking loan financing to support organizational needs and community benefit.
Participating in discussions to structure customized financing solutions.
Where is the Community Forward Fund available?
The Community Forward Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Community Forward Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Forward Fund is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Forward Fund?
Community Forward Fund is funded by CFFAC