Government finance programs for small businesses

Community Futures Alberta offers loan products, ranging from $10,000 to $150,000, to support small business growth.

Loans and cash advances

Borrowing options for new and growing Alberta small businesses.

Alberta farm loan program

Read about loan products available for farmers, agribusinesses and other small businesses.

Revolving loan program

Provides access to working capital for farming operations.

Loans for Aboriginal businesses

Explore lending options for Aboriginal entrepreneurs.

Loans for youth entrepreneurs

Loans and mentoring services available to young entrepreneurs.

Loans for women entrepreneurs

Loans up to $150,000 for market-ready startups, business expansion projects and business purchases - with flexible repayment options and terms up to five years.

Lending and consulting services for Aboriginal businesses

Explore loan and mentorship programs available to Aboriginal entrepreneurs, as well as programs for aspiring youth entrepreneurs.

Business Development Bank Of Canada (BDC)

BDC offers business loans and consulting services to help Canadian businesses grow. A financial institution owned by the Government of Canada, BDC supports over 30,000 small and medium-sized enterprises across the country. Ambitious and innovative entrepreneurs are the engine of our economy and as Canada’s development bank, BDC helps them succeed.

ATB Financial

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