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Community Futures British Columbia
Business financing and support services
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Startups, existing businesses, and non-profits looking to launch a social enterprise or purchase a business.
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Overview
Community Futures British Columbia offers repayable loans of up to $1 million to support startups, existing businesses, and non-profits looking to launch a social enterprise or purchase a business in B.C. Eligible support includes business startup and growth expenses, workshops, and consulting.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Access new markets
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Emergency and Relief
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a business.
- Growing an existing business.
- Launching a social enterprise.
- Purchasing a business.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Startups, existing businesses, and non-profits looking to launch a social enterprise or purchase a business.
- People with disabilities for the Entrepreneurs With Disabilities Program.
- Indigenous youth in B.C. aged 16-29 for Pathways to Entrepreneurship.
Eligible expenses
- Business startup and growth expenses for AES Micro Loans.
Selection criteria
- Character: credit history, training and work history, and business experience.
- Capacity: ability to take on and repay debt.
- Conditions: the market where you plan to operate the business.
- Capital: net worth, equity, and sweat equity.
- Collateral: a 1:1 security to loan principal ratio.
How to apply
- Contact your nearest Community Futures office directly to access loans and financing.
- Send an email to aesinfo@communityfutures.ca for Pathways to Entrepreneurship.
Processing and Agreement
- Lending decisions are made by local volunteers with a background in business who understand your community’s history and economy.
Additional information
- Community Futures British Columbia is a non-profit organization representing 34 independent Community Futures offices across B.C.
- Loans and financing are available through your nearest Community Futures office, and rates, terms and eligibility vary by office.
- Tools and templates on the site include a Business Plan Template, a Cash Flow Template, and Money Management Resources.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Futures British Columbia Program
What is the Community Futures British Columbia?
Community Futures British Columbia offers repayable loans of up to $1 million to support startups, existing businesses, and non-profits looking to launch a social enterprise or purchase a business in B.C. Eligible support includes business startup and growth expenses, workshops, and consulting.
How much funding can be received?
Community Futures British Columbia Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Futures British Columbia program?
To be eligible for the Community Futures British Columbia program, you must:
Startups, existing businesses, and non-profits can seek financing for a social enterprise or business purchase.
EDP applicants must self-declare a permanent or episodic disability and have a viable business idea.
Pathways to Entrepreneurship is open to Indigenous youth in B.C. aged 16-29 with a disability, neurodiverse profile, or ongoing health condition.
What expenses are eligible under Community Futures British Columbia?
Starting a business.
Growing an existing business.
Launching a social enterprise.
Purchasing a business.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Futures British Columbia?
You can contact Community Futures British Columbia by email at aesinfo@communityfutures.ca or by phone at 1-604-289-4222.
Where is the Community Futures British Columbia available?
The Community Futures British Columbia program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Community Futures British Columbia a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Futures British Columbia is a Loans and Capital investments