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Funding

Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund

Loans between $10,000 and $50,000 for majority women-owned businesses, opening in October.

Opens soonCloses December 15, 2026Details verified

Affordable financing delivered through community lenders for businesses that are at least 51% owned and led by women. It is aimed at applicants who are viable but underserved by conventional lending, so the assessment leans on the business case rather than collateral.

What it covers

  • Working capital and inventory
  • Equipment purchases
  • Marketing and market-entry costs

Who can apply

  • Business size: Micro (under 10 staff), Small and medium.
  • Stage: Startup, Generating revenue.
  • Legal structure: Incorporated, Sole proprietor.
  • Region: Canada.

How to apply

  1. 1Confirm ownership meets the 51% threshold with supporting documents
  2. 2Prepare a business plan with two-year cash flow projections
  3. 3Apply through a participating delivery organisation once the window opens

Worth knowing

The window has not opened yet. Applications submitted before the opening date are not held over.

Official program page