Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
Up to $250,000ContributionFederalVarious (BDC, financial institutions)
Part of Canada's Black Entrepreneurship Program, providing loans of up to $250K to Black business owners and entrepreneurs, with access to mentorship and financial planning support.
Deadlines
- Intake type: Rolling — apply any time
- Typical processing time: 6–12 weeks
What you'll need
Black Business Ownership
Business must be majority-owned by a Black Canadian entrepreneur
Find Delivering Partner
Contact a delivering partner organization (Black-led organizations administering the fund)
Business Plan
Business plan and financial information
Official program page · Details verified Aug 15, 2026
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- Indigenous Growth Fund — Federal, up to $300,000
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