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Community Futures Program

Alternative financing for Northumberland businesses
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
  • Renovate or expand facilities
  • Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
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

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

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

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?

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