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Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program
Financing and mentorship for women entrepreneurs
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Last Update: March 22, 2026
Latest change: Changed: scope and target audience, eligibility, application process.
Grant changed: scope and target audience, eligibility
We detected changes to scope and target audience, eligibility, application process, contact or portal details, funding terms.
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Hope, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program offers financing of up to $100,000 from Vancity with wrap-around support from WeBC for women entrepreneurs in British Columbia, including the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Victoria, and Sea to Sky region. It supports startup credit lines, growth term loans, and free business training and mentoring.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Hope, Victoria
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program provides financing specifically for women-owned businesses that are either in the startup phase or looking to grow their operations. This aims to enhance their access to necessary capital and support systems.
- Financing for women-owned startup businesses operating for at least six months to access a line of credit up to $20,000.
- Growth loans for women-owned businesses operational for at least 12 months to access funding up to $100,000.
- Support from WeBC, including access to business training and mentoring for skill development, risk management, and future planning.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women who own and control at least 51% of a business.
- Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents.
- Applicants over 19 years old.
Who is not eligible
- The Growth loan is not available outside Vancity’s lending region.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- The Lower Mainland
- Fraser Valley, up to and including Hope
- Victoria
- The Sea to Sky region
How to apply
- Visit the Vancity website to start your application.
Processing and Agreement
- Startup option: simplified approval process with immediate credit decisions.
- Growth loan: simplified approval process.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Complimentary support and advice are provided through WeBC, including access to a resource library and business advisors to aid in business goal achievement.
- WeBC offers peer and one-to-one mentoring programs as part of the support services.
- There's an emphasis on skill development, risk management, and future planning support from WeBC.
- The line of credit option has a simplified approval process, potentially making it quicker compared to traditional options.
- For the Growth loan, the first 6 months are interest-free, allowing entrepreneurs some financial relief during the initial period.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program Program
What is the Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program?
The Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program offers financing of up to $100,000 from Vancity with wrap-around support from WeBC for women entrepreneurs in British Columbia, including the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Victoria, and Sea to Sky region. It supports startup credit lines, growth term loans, and free business training and mentoring.
How much funding can be received?
Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program program?
To be eligible for the Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program program, you must:
A woman who owns and controls at least 51% of a business.
A Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident over 19 years old.
The business must have been operating for at least 6 months for a line of credit and 12 months for a term loan, with a minimum credit score of 680 for the line of credit option.
What expenses are eligible under Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program?
The Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program provides financing specifically for women-owned businesses that are either in the startup phase or looking to grow their operations. This aims to enhance their access to necessary capital and support systems. Financing for women-owned startup businesses operating for at least six months to access a line of credit up to $20,000.
Growth loans for women-owned businesses operational for at least 12 months to access funding up to $100,000.
Support from WeBC, including access to business training and mentoring for skill development, risk management, and future planning.
Who can I contact for more information about the Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program?
You can contact WeBC by email at unitywomenentrepreneursprogram@vancity.com.
Where is the Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program available?
The Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program program is available the province of British Columbia.