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Community Futures Program

Provides business loans and support for economic development
Nventure
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Overview

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.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • 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
  • New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Startups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

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

Eligibility

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Futures Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Futures Program. 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.

What is the Community Futures 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.

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: The business must be located in Alderville First Nation or Northumberland County. Applicants must demonstrate a substantial local presence and address specific assessment criteria.

What expenses are eligible under Community Futures Program?

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

Where is the Community Futures Program available?

The Community Futures Program program is available the province of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island.

Is the Community Futures Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Futures Program is a Loans and Capital investments

Who are the financial supporters of the Community Futures Program?

Community Futures Program is funded by Nventure, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

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