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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
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
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- 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
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Launch a social enterprise.
- Purchase a business.
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Contact details updated and EDP waitlist intake added
Community Futures BC added updated contact details across several pages, and the Accessible Entrepreneurship page now says EDP is accepting waitlist applications ahead of a September 28 intake.
Several Community Futures BC pages now show a direct contact block with the Mission office address, phone number, and Monday-Friday office hours, and the Loans & Funding pages also add new about and reconciliation footer content. The Accessible Entrepreneurship page now says EDP is accepting waitlist applications and that its next intake opens on September 28; it also tells applicants to submit now for advance review. A new Indigenous Entrepreneurship page is visible as well, with service areas, eligibility details for Indigenous youth ages 16-29, and application instructions by email.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Startups, existing businesses, and non-profits.
- People with disabilities.
- Indigenous youth in B.C. aged 16-29.
Eligible expenses
- Business startup and growth expenses for AES Micro Loans.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
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: We aim for 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.
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Community Futures British Columbia program?
To be eligible for the Community Futures British Columbia program, you must:
EDP applicants must self-declare a permanent or episodic disability and have a viable business idea.
EDP applicants must show commitment through research, learning and planning and be ready, willing and motivated to run their own business.
Pathways to Entrepreneurship requires motivation to start a business, commitment through research, learning or planning, and openness to working with Elders, mentors and peers.
What expenses are eligible under Community Futures British Columbia?
Business startup and growth expenses for AES Micro Loans.
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.