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Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans
Business loans for women in Manitoba
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 150,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
WeMB offers loans between $5,000 and $150,000 to self-identifying women or operations owned and controlled by them, operating or about to operate in Manitoba for a variety of business needs. Financing can support leasehold improvements, advertising and marketing, and equipment.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Startup projects.
- Expansion projects.
- Purchase of an existing business.
- One-time or part-time projects, evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- A legal entity.
- A self-identifying woman (cis, trans, 2S, or gender-diverse) or an operation owned and controlled by the same.
- A Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, or a legal entity owned and controlled by a Canadian citizen or citizens or a landed immigrant or immigrants.
- Businesses operating or about to operate in Manitoba.
Eligible expenses
- Leasehold improvements.
- Advertising and marketing costs.
- Purchase of an existing business.
- Purchase of inventory.
- Purchase of equipment.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchase of goodwill.
- Owner’s draw or salary.
- Investments in real estate for speculative purposes.
- Financial consolidations, debt re-financing, and bail-outs.
- Illegal or immoral activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- The business concept.
- The assets contributed to the project.
- Personal character, competencies and commitment.
- Potential for commercial viability and loan repayment capacity.
- A reasonable personal history of credit-worthiness and stability, with cash or other equity contributions and security requirements evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
How to apply
- Submit your business plan electronically, by mail, or drop it off at WeMB.
- If you are not already working with one of our Business Advisors, you will be assigned to one.
- Your Business Advisor will review your plan and contact you, usually within ten business days, to arrange an in-person or telephone meeting.
- Complete the Loan Application Form and Personal Statement of Affairs documents, then the Business Advisor will take the application to the Loan Committee.
Processing and Agreement
- Once you have supplied all the necessary information, your application will be reviewed and a decision will be made.
- A normal credit investigation will be completed.
- If the loan application is over $10,000, the original loan application, assessment, and appeal letter will be given to the Loan Appeal Committee; if it is less than $10,000, or if the loan was declined by the Loans Manager and Business Advisor, they will be given to the CEO.
- To file an appeal, the applicant must provide, in writing to the Loans Manager, sound business reasons specifying why their application should be reconsidered, and also include any new information not previously received for consideration.
- An appeal must be received into the WeMB office within 15 business days of the date of the sent decline letter, and the Loan Appeal Committee has 30 business days to meet, review, and provide their recommendation regarding the appeal.
Additional information
- Startup Loans, Expansion Loans, and Working & Micro Loans are available.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans Program
What is the Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans?
WeMB offers loans between $5,000 and $150,000 to self-identifying women or operations owned and controlled by them, operating or about to operate in Manitoba for a variety of business needs. Financing can support leasehold improvements, advertising and marketing, and equipment.
How much funding can be received?
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans program?
To be eligible for the Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans program, you must:
The applicant must be a legal entity.
The applicant must be a self-identifying woman (cis, trans, 2S or gender-diverse) or be an operation owned and controlled by the same.
The business must be operating or about to operate in Manitoba.
What expenses are eligible under Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans?
Startup projects.
Expansion projects.
Purchase of an existing business.
One-time or part-time projects, evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Who can I contact for more information about the Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans?
You can contact Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba.
Where is the Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans available?
The Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans is a Loans and Capital investments