How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses?

SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses is funded by SOCCA

What are SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses's eligibility criterias?

The business must be an Aboriginal enterprise focused on start-up, acquisition, or expansion. Eligibility is open to members of First Nations, including Abenaki, Algonquin, Atikamekw, Huron-Wendat, Malecite, Micmac, or members of the Native Alliance of Quebec.

SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses

QC, Canada

Term loan for Indigenous-led business projects

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Loans and Capital investments

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Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

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SOCCA

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If your First Nations business is looking to start-up, expand, acquire a new business, you can get a competitive term loan to help cover up to 70% of the costs, so long as you can contribute at least 10% of the costs yourself.

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This term loan is specifically designed to support Indigenous businesses, offering competitive interest rates based on project risk and flexible terms tailored to the asset's lifespan.

A minimum equity of 10% of the total project cost is required, and asset transfers may be considered as equity.
The interest rates are competitive and vary according to the risk associated with the project.
Loan duration can extend up to 30 years, determined by the asset's lifespan.
Loan amount is dependent on the borrower's repayment capability, with sufficient guarantees required to cover the borrowed amount.
Financing is available for building and land up to 70%, equipment up to 70%, and inventory up to 50%, but not for working capital.

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This grant facilitates funding for Indigenous businesses seeking to improve or develop their commercial activities in various sectors. Eligible projects focus on establishing new businesses or expanding existing structures.

Starting a new Indigenous business.
Acquisition of existing businesses by Indigenous entrepreneurs.
Expansion of activities of an existing Indigenous business.
Investments in buildings and land.
Purchase of equipment necessary for the business.
Renewal or increase of inventory.

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$ 50,000

Food processing company upgrades production equipment to increase capacity and improve energy efficiency

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Eligibility for this term loan is focused on specific requirements related to the applicant's identity and business activities.

The applicant must be a member of a specified First Nation or the Native Alliance of Quebec, including Abenaki, Algonquin, Atikamekw, Huron-Wendat, Malecite, or Micmac.
The business must be an Aboriginal startup, acquisition, or expansion.
The borrower must demonstrate repayment capacity and provide sufficient guarantees to cover the loan amount.
A minimum of 10% equity of the total project cost is required, and asset transfers may be considered as equity.
Proof of Aboriginal ancestry, such as a copy of the Indian Status card or membership in the Native Alliance of Quebec, is required.

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This loan program is specifically designed for Aboriginal businesses and members of the First Nations in Quebec, including Abenaki, Algonquin, Atikamekw, Huron-Wendat, Malecite, and Micmac communities. Additionally, members of the Native Alliance of Quebec are eligible to apply for this financial assistance.

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This grant is intended to facilitate the financing of Indigenous initiatives in entrepreneurial development. Eligible activities particularly focus on the startup, acquisition, or expansion of Indigenous businesses.

Startup of an Indigenous business.
Acquisition of an existing business by members of First Nations.
Expansion of existing Indigenous businesses.

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant providing support to Aboriginal businesses. The criteria include:

Minimum 10% equity required
Competitive interest rates based on project risk
Loan duration based on asset lifespan (up to 30 years)
Borrower's repayment capacity determines loan amount
Sufficient guarantees to cover borrowed amount

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Here are additional relevant details for this loan program:

Equity requirement is a minimum of 10% of the total project cost, and asset transfer can be considered as equity.
Interest rates are competitive, based on the associated project risk, and comparable to other financial institutions.
Loan duration can extend up to 30 years, depending on the lifespan of the asset.
The amount of the loan is determined by the borrower’s repayment capacity and the value of guarantees offered must reasonably cover the amount borrowed.
The initiative specifically supports the start-up, acquisition, or expansion of Aboriginal businesses.
The organizational contact information includes phone lines available from Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, and Friday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Native Commercial Credit Corporation's address in Wendake.