Open
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Alternative lending support for businesses in Northumberland, Ontario, with loans of up to $250,000. It supports start-up, stabilization, expansion, and commercial property purchase, upgrade, or renovation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Start a business
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- 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
- Business start-up
- Business stabilization
- Business expansion
- Purchase, upgrade, or renovation of commercial property
Documents Needed
- Articles of incorporation or business registration
- Recent financial statements or business planning documents
- Owner personal and financial information
- Two forms of photo ID
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized enterprises
- Start-ups
- Businesses seeking stabilization or expansion
- Businesses involved in commercial property projects
Who is not eligible
- Businesses located outside Alderville First Nation or Northumberland County
- Businesses seeking operating lines of credit
Eligible expenses
- Purchase, upgrade, or renovation of commercial property
- Business start-up, stabilization, and expansion needs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating lines of credit
- Applications from businesses located outside Alderville First Nation or Northumberland County
Eligible geographic areas
- Alderville First Nation
- Northumberland County, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Purpose of the financing request
- Economic viability
- Job creation or retention
- Character, including credit history
- Owner or manager qualifications
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm basic eligibility
- Review the program requirements for Northumberland.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting information
- Gather incorporation or registration documents, financial information, owner details, and photo ID.
- Step 3: Submit the application online
- Complete the full application on the Reviewr platform.
- Request an alternate PDF or paper form by email if needed.
- Step 4: Follow up on review
- A Loan Officer will contact you with next steps after submission.
- Step 5: Receive decision and close the loan
- If approved, a Letter of Offer is issued and closing takes place.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through the Reviewr platform.
- A Loan Officer contacts applicants with next steps.
- If approved, a Letter of Offer is issued.
- Closing follows approval, and funds can be advanced in as little as 2 weeks.
- Final lending decisions are made by Nventure.
Additional information
- Nventure uses a common application form across its funding programs.
- Alternate application formats may be requested by email.
- All lending decisions are made at Nventure’s discretion.
- Some priority clients may be offered niche loan programs with flexible terms.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Futures Program Program
What is the Community Futures Program?
Alternative lending support for businesses in Northumberland, Ontario, with loans of up to $250,000. It supports start-up, stabilization, expansion, and commercial property purchase, upgrade, or renovation.
How much funding can be received?
Community Futures Program Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Futures Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Futures Program program, you must:
Business located in Northumberland area
Project shows economic viability
Supports jobs and growth
What expenses are eligible under Community Futures Program?
Business start-up
Business stabilization
Business expansion
Purchase, upgrade, or renovation of commercial property
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Futures Program?
You can contact Nventure by email at financing@nventure.ca.
Where is the Community Futures Program available?
The Community Futures Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Futures Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Futures Program is a Loans and Capital investments