Open
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
If you have experienced mental health and/or addiction challenges, you could get a low-interest loan up to $10,000 to launch or grow your small business and access resources to improve your business skills.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Launching a new small business.
- Expanding or growing an existing small business.
- Participating in events or trade shows to support business development.
Eligibility
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- Rise offers a mentorship program connecting entrepreneurs with experienced business professionals for guidance and support.
- Business plan and cash flow templates are available for download to assist applicants in preparing necessary documentation.
- Rise’s lending decisions are character-based, considering both personal and business aspects, not solely credit score.
- Entrepreneurs receive support in developing business skills and financial management through additional resources.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Rise — Small Business Lending Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Rise — Small Business Lending. 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 Rise — Small Business Lending?
If you have experienced mental health and/or addiction challenges, you could get a low-interest loan up to $10,000 to launch or grow your small business and access resources to improve your business skills.
How much funding can be received?
Rise — Small Business Lending Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Rise — Small Business Lending program?
To be eligible for the Rise — Small Business Lending program, you must:
Must be a motivated entrepreneur.
Self-identify as experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges.
Unable to access traditional bank financing for their business.
What expenses are eligible under Rise — Small Business Lending?
Launching a new small business.
Expanding or growing an existing small business.
Participating in events or trade shows to support business development.
Where is the Rise — Small Business Lending available?
The Rise — Small Business Lending program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Rise — Small Business Lending a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rise — Small Business Lending is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the Rise — Small Business Lending?
Rise — Small Business Lending is funded by Rise