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Dehcho Business Development Centre - Business Financing
Business loans for Dehcho small businesses
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
The Dehcho Business Development Centre provides business loans of up to $200,000 for small businesses in the Dehcho region. Financing supports start-ups, business expansion, working capital, and other business-related needs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Fort Simpson
- Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a business
- Expanding an existing business
- Maintaining current operations
- Proceeding with business projects
Documents Needed
- DBDC Loan Application
- Personal Net Worth Statement
- Business license
- Project cost quotations
- Recent GST, payroll, and income tax filings; financial statements for existing businesses
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small businesses
- New businesses
- Existing businesses
- Businesses in the Dehcho region
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of buildings or equipment
- Working capital and cash flow needs
- Start-up costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Dehcho region
- Fort Simpson
- Wrigley
- Jean Marie River
- Nahanni Butte
- Sambaa K’e
- Fort Liard
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed quickly, with smaller loans sometimes processed in 1 to 2 days.
- Applications may be assessed by staff or by the Investment Review Committee, depending on the loan amount.
- Approval is based on factors such as credit history, loan purpose, collateral, business idea, and community impact.
- The committee makes the final decision on larger applications.
Additional information
- Applications are available at the Fort Simpson office and online.
- Staff can help with business plans and other funding applications.
- The centre also provides counselling, training, and technical support.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Dehcho Business Development Centre - Business Financing Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Dehcho Business Development Centre - Business Financing. 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 Dehcho Business Development Centre - Business Financing?
The Dehcho Business Development Centre provides business loans of up to $200,000 for small businesses in the Dehcho region. Financing supports start-ups, business expansion, working capital, and other business-related needs.
How much funding can be received?
Dehcho Business Development Centre - Business Financing Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Dehcho Business Development Centre - Business Financing program?
To be eligible for the Dehcho Business Development Centre - Business Financing program, you must:
Based in the Dehcho region
Resident in Deh Cho for 1+ year
Reasonable chance of success
What expenses are eligible under Dehcho Business Development Centre - Business Financing?
Starting a business
Expanding an existing business
Maintaining current operations
Proceeding with business projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Dehcho Business Development Centre - Business Financing?
You can contact Dehcho Business Development Centre (DCBDC) by email at info@dcbdc.ca or by phone at 867-695-2441.
Where is the Dehcho Business Development Centre - Business Financing available?
The Dehcho Business Development Centre - Business Financing program is available the province of Northwest Territories.
Is the Dehcho Business Development Centre - Business Financing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
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