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Federal Funding Opportunities

Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund


The Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund is a partnership between the Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE), the Government of Canada, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and other financial institutions. It is a component of the Black Entrepreneurship Program and provides loans up to $250,000 to Black business owners and entrepreneurs across the country. Applications are accepted through FACE.

Affordable Housing Fund


Offering different program streams, the Affordable Housing Fund provides capital to partnered organizations for new affordable housing as well as for the renovation and repair of existing affordable and community housing. Funds are provided as low-interest and/or forgivable loans and contributions. Partnered organizations refers to organizations that have partnered with another organization or level of government and have secured some funding.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada


Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada supports the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector through initiatives that promote innovation and competitiveness. Various programs and services aimed at supporting innovation, sustainable farming, business development, risk management as well as trade and market development are available.

BioTalent Canada


Bi-economy is associated with the invention, development, production and use of primarily bio-based products, bio-based production processes and/or biotechnology-based intellectual property. It includes the use of resources from agriculture, forestry, fisheries/aquaculture, organic waste and aquatic biomass. Programs provide financial support to bio-economy employers to reduce the risk of hiring talent.

Business Development Bank of Canada


The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a crown corporation financial institution that provides financing, consulting and venture capital for small and medium-sized enterprises across all industries. Services include long-term financing, working capital, refinancing, change of ownership, intellectual property-backed financing and venture capital.