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Community Futures Program (southern Ontario, FedDev Ontario-funded CFDCs)
FedDev Ontario via local Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs)
FedDev Ontario funds Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) in rural southern Ontario that provide business loans, business services and community economic development. Loans are made by the local CFDC.
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Who qualifies
Small and medium businesses, start-ups and social enterprises in rural communities served by a CFDC; criteria set by each local CFDC. Find the local office through Community Futures Ontario.
Small business
Good to know
- Funding: Individual loan limits are not stated on any official page read. The 2024-25 results report says CFDCs provided over $57 million through 588 loans (aggregate result, not a limit). Third-party figures (such as up to $150,000) are NOT verified.
- Notes: Status evidence is from a departmental results report rather than a program page. 36 CFDCs are FedDev-funded (2024-25 report); cfontario.ca says its network is 60 CFDCs province-wide.
Evidence from the official page
- amount“The CFDCs provided over $57 million through 588 loans to rural businesses” source ↗
- summary“CFDCs provide financing, business guidance, and community economic development initiatives that help entrepreneurs succeed” source ↗
- status“cfdcs provide financing, business guidance, and community economic development initiatives that help entrepreneurs succeed and strengthen local economies.” source ↗
Verified 2026-11-01 · Low confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.