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Community Futures

Amount:

no fixed amount

Type:

Loan, Loan Guarantee, Investment

Description:

The Community Futures program helps to create jobs in rural areas. This is done with the help of more than 40 Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs) throughout Atlantic Canada.

Comments on Funding:

The financial help will take the form of loans, loan guarantees and equity financing.

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

The applicant must be CBDC throughout Atlantic Canada.
Atlantic Canada businesses should check with their nearest CBDC office for eligibility criteria.

Application Steps:

Applicants must visit cbdc.ca to find the nearest CBDC office, or call 1-888-303-2232 toll-free.

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified.

Other Things to Note:

I. CBDCs help launch small businesses and expand and modernize existing ones. Through the CBDCs, you could get:
1. financial help in the form of loans, loan guarantees and equity financing;
2. business counselling and advice to help you succeed;
3. entrepreneurship development and training to address skills gaps;
4. technical help in the form of guidance and coaching.
II. Applicants should check with their nearest CBDC office for further details.
Date modified: 2022-08-16

Maurice

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Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Atlantic Canada to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.