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Stó:lō Community Futures — Business Loans and Entrepreneurship Support
Business loans and support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Last Update: May 18, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Stó:lō Community Futures offers business loans and support for Indigenous entrepreneurs and Stó:lō community-owned businesses. Funding is available for start-up, growth, expansion, maintenance, and capital purchases.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a business.
- Expanding a business.
- Maintaining an existing business.
- Supporting business growth and long-term capital investment.
Documents Needed
- Business plan or strategy
- Loan application form
- Business cash flow forecast
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous entrepreneurs.
- Stó:lō community-owned businesses.
- Indigenous women entrepreneurs.
- Indigenous youth entrepreneurs.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses that are not Indigenous-owned or controlled.
- Applicants outside the S'ólh Téméxw service area.
- Businesses not based on Indigenous ancestry requirements.
Eligible expenses
- Equipment and vehicles.
- Leasehold improvements, inventory, and working capital.
- Debt consolidation.
Eligible geographic areas
- S'ólh Téméxw, the Stó:lō Traditional Territory.
- Fort Langley to Yale on both sides of the Fraser River.
- All 24 Stó:lō communities and affiliated towns, cities, and villages within the territory.
Selection criteria
- Market potential and future economic viability.
- Business location.
- Competent management and relevant experience.
- Ability to repay the loan.
- Local job creation and adequate security.
How to apply
- Step 1: Book a meeting
- Contact SCF staff to discuss your business idea.
- Set up a free and confidential appointment.
- Step 2: Prepare application materials
- Complete the business loan application.
- Prepare the business plan or strategy.
- Prepare the business cash flow.
- Step 3: Submit for review
- SCF staff guide the application and collect the required documents.
- Additional information may be requested before review by the Loan Funds Committee.
- Step 4: Decision and follow-up
- The Loan Funds Committee makes the approval decision.
- SCF staff notify you of the outcome and complete the documentation.
Processing and Agreement
- Application reviewed by SCF staff and the Loan Funds Committee.
- Additional information may be requested before the final decision.
- Applicants are notified of the outcome and next steps.
- Documentation is completed after approval.
Additional information
- Free and confidential appointment available with SCF staff.
- SCF provides ongoing business support beyond financing.
- Applications may require additional information before a decision.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Stó:lō Community Futures — Business Loans and Entrepreneurship Support Program
What is the Stó:lō Community Futures — Business Loans and Entrepreneurship Support?
Stó:lō Community Futures offers business loans and support for Indigenous entrepreneurs and Stó:lō community-owned businesses. Funding is available for start-up, growth, expansion, maintenance, and capital purchases.
How much funding can be received?
Stó:lō Community Futures — Business Loans and Entrepreneurship Support Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Stó:lō Community Futures — Business Loans and Entrepreneurship Support program?
To be eligible for the Stó:lō Community Futures — Business Loans and Entrepreneurship Support program, you must:
Indigenous ancestry required.
Business must be Indigenous-owned or controlled.
Operate in S'ólh Téméxw.
What expenses are eligible under Stó:lō Community Futures — Business Loans and Entrepreneurship Support?
Starting a business.
Expanding a business.
Maintaining an existing business.
Supporting business growth and long-term capital investment.
Who can I contact for more information about the Stó:lō Community Futures — Business Loans and Entrepreneurship Support?
You can contact Stó:lō Community Futures (SCF) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Stó:lō Community Futures — Business Loans and Entrepreneurship Support available?
The Stó:lō Community Futures — Business Loans and Entrepreneurship Support program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Stó:lō Community Futures — Business Loans and Entrepreneurship Support a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Stó:lō Community Futures — Business Loans and Entrepreneurship Support is a Grant and Funding