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Community Futures Program - ON - Canada

Community Futures Program

Last Update: February 28, 2025
ON, Canada
Provides business loans and support for economic development

Community Futures Program at a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Timeline
  • Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Loans and Capital investments
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Grant Providers
  • Nventure
Status
Open

Overview of the Community Futures Program program

The Community Futures Program offers funding up to a maximum of $250,000 to support business start-up, stabilization, and expansion activities in Alderville First Nation or Northumberland County. Eligible activities include the purchase, upgrade, or renovation of commercial properties, although it does not provide non-repayable contributions.

Financing terms and conditions

  • All loans require some type of security, which may vary depending on the amount of the loan and its usage. Physical security may not always be necessary.
  • For incorporated businesses, all owners must sign a personal guarantee limited to the loan amount.
  • The maximum loan amount available through this program is $250,000.
  • There are no non-repayable contributions (grants) currently available through this program.
  • Flexible repayment terms are offered instead of operating lines of credit.
  • Nventure allows for partnerships with other financial institutions or the BDC for larger deals, particularly for commercial property related loans.

Eligible projects & activities

  • Providing financing for start-up businesses.
  • Business stabilization efforts.
  • Business expansion projects.
  • Purchase, upgrade, or renovation of commercial properties.
Examples of admissible projects:

$ 80,000

Implement eco-friendly packaging for local artisanal goods

$ 200,000

Develop an AI-driven financial advisory platform

$ 150,000

Create a cultural exchange program for artists

$ 250,000

Establish a tech incubator for startups in rural areas

$ 120,000

Launch a local organic produce delivery service

$ 180,000

Initiate a renewable energy project in urban schools

Eligibility criteria of the Community Futures Program program

  • The business must be located in Alderville First Nation or Northumberland County.

Who is eligible?

  • Companies located in Alderville First Nation
  • Businesses situated in Northumberland County
  • Start-ups seeking financing
  • Businesses involved in business stabilization
  • Companies aiming for business expansion

Who is not eligible

  • Businesses not located in Alderville First Nation or Northumberland County.

Eligible expenses

  • Purchase of equipment and inventory.
  • Costs associated with commercial property upgrades or renovations.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Alderville First Nation
  • Northumberland County

Eligibility criteria of the Community Futures Program program

  • Purpose of the financing request.
  • Reasonable expectation of economic viability.
  • Creation or maintenance of jobs.
  • Client character including credit history.
  • Qualifications of the owners and/or managers.
  • Personal investment or financial commitment.
  • Security offered to protect the investment.

How to apply to the Community Futures Program program

1
Eligibility ConfirmationVerify your business location is in Alderville First Nation or Northumberland County as required.
Ensure your business demonstrates a substantial local presence and meets basic eligibility criteria.
2
Gather Necessary Documentation
  • Collect Articles of Incorporation or Business Registration documents.
  • Prepare recent financial statements and business planning documents.
  • Compile owner’s personal and financial information for the Owner's Statement of Personal Assets and Liabilities.
  • Obtain copies or scans of two forms of photo ID.
  • Prepare additional documents such as detailed multi-year cash flow projections, business plan for start-ups, and any CRA statements as necessary.
3
Submit Full Application
  • Use the Reviewr common application platform to submit your full application.
  • If an alternative application format is preferred, send a request via email.
4
Follow-up by Loan Officer
A Loan Officer from Nventure will contact you regarding the next steps in the process.
5
Approval and Offer
If approved, receive a Letter of Offer from Nventure outlining loan terms.
6
Closing and Fund Advancement
Complete the closing process with the possibility of advancing funds within two weeks of approval.

Additional information

  • All owners of an incorporated business are required to personally sign a Guarantee limited to the amount of the loan.
  • The maximum loan amount available for commercial properties is $250,000, with the potential to partner with your financial institution or BDC for larger amounts.
  • Loans require some type of security, but physical security may not be necessary based on the loan's purpose and amount.
  • Nventure does not currently offer non-repayable contributions or grants, but recommends checking other opportunities through Government of Canada resources and signing up for their newsletter for future alerts.

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