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SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses
Flexible financing for Indigenous business projects
Funding available
Up to 70% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
First Nations: Anishinaabe, Atikamekw, Eeyou (Cree), Mi’gmaq, W8banaki, Wendat, and Wolastoqiyik
See full eligibility
Overview
Term Loan provides tailored financing for Indigenous businesses and members of First Nations, including the Native Alliance of Quebec. It supports start-up, acquisition, or expansion projects and may cover building and land, equipment, inventory, or working capital on terms based on project risk.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Start a business
- Launch or market a product/service
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Start-up of an Aboriginal business
- Acquisition of an Aboriginal business
- Expansion of an Aboriginal business
Documents Needed
- Application for financing Form; Personal Balance Sheet Form; Declaration and Consent Form.
- For each owner: résumé and two pieces of valid identification, including proof of Aboriginal ancestry.
- Business plan, if already prepared.
- For an existing business: financial statements for the last three years, recent interim financial statements, governing documents of the business, and ownership agreement where applicable.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations: Anishinaabe, Atikamekw, Eeyou (Cree), Mi’gmaq, W8banaki, Wendat, and Wolastoqiyik
- Members of the Native Alliance of Quebec
Eligible expenses
- Building and land
- Equipment
- Inventory
- Working capital
How to apply
- Complete the Application for financing form and return it.
- A member of the team will contact you shortly.
Processing and Agreement
- SOCCA analyzes the Application for Financing to determine eligibility and ensure compliance with granting conditions.
- SOCCA may obtain personal information from federal or provincial institutions, financial institutions, enterprises, or other third parties.
- Upon request, you must provide any information or documents required in relation to the Application for Financing and inform SOCCA of any changes as soon as possible.
- Credit reports or recommendations concerning solvency may be reviewed, and their contents can be communicated at your request.
Additional information
- SOCCA is a non-profit corporation established among the First Nations in Quebec since 1992.
- It is a member of the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA).
- It manages the Aboriginal Business Development Program (ABDP) by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses Program
What is the SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses?
Term Loan provides tailored financing for Indigenous businesses and members of First Nations, including the Native Alliance of Quebec. It supports start-up, acquisition, or expansion projects and may cover building and land, equipment, inventory, or working capital on terms based on project risk.
How much funding can be received?
SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses program?
To be eligible for the SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses program, you must:
The business must be for start-up, acquisition, or expansion.
Eligible clientele includes First Nations and the Native Alliance of Quebec.
What expenses are eligible under SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses?
Start-up of an Aboriginal business
Acquisition of an Aboriginal business
Expansion of an Aboriginal business
Who can I contact for more information about the SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses?
You can contact SOCCA (SOCCA) by email at administration@socca.qc.ca or by phone at 1 800 241-0972.
Where is the SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses available?
The SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses is a Loans and Capital investments