NADF Loans (2022)
Description:
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund provides financing to Aboriginal entrepreneurs and majority-owned Aboriginal businesses operating in Northern Ontario for starting up, establishing, expanding or acquiring a business.
Comments on Funding:
1. Funding is up to $500,000, and in exceptional cases, up to $1,000,000.
2. The applicant will pay interest and other fees, if applicable. Interest rates vary from 8.5% to 12%.
Eligibility:
Individuals and existing businesses can apply for financing. Individuals must:
Existing businesses must:
Applicants must provide a cash equity contribution (minimum 10% the applicants aged 18 to 35 and minimum 15% the applicants over 35 years old).
Applications Steps:
The applicant must:
Documentation Needed:
The applicant must complete and submit NADF loan application and a business plan.
Program Contact:
When It Ends:
Ongoing
Deadline:
Rolling deadline