Loan Guidelines

SCFDC’s investment fund is funded by PrairiesCan under the Community Futures Program. All loans must be approved by the SCFDC Loan Committee.

SCFDC loans are made to new or existing businesses that:

Are located on or adjacent to a Southeast First Nation
Are being newly established or expanded
Pass a minimum of 10% client equity
Have community support in the form of a Band Council Resolution, or BCR
Demonstrate a viable plan to generate enough revenue to repay the loan
Will create jobs in the community

Loan Funds

Community Futures Loan Funds

General Investment Fund

Intended for general business loan applications that meet the criteria above.

Maximum loan per business: $150,000.00

Youth Investment Fund

Intended for youth 18-29 years of age whose business loan applications meet the criteria above.

Maximum loan per business: $25,000.00

Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Investment Fund

Intended for those living with a disability whose applications meet the criteria above.

Maximum loan per business: $150,000.00
Applicant must have a disability that affects ability to obtain gainful employment

Application Process

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Indigenous Entrepreneurs Loan Fund

IWE Microloan Fund

SCFDC also offers microloans up to $20,000 to Indigenous women entrepreneurs through the IWE program’s microloan fund.

Learn More

IWE application Form

CONTACT US

Southeast Community Futures Development Corporation
200 - 208 Edmonton Street
Winnipeg, MB
Phone: (204) 943-1656

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ABOUT SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY FUTURES

Providing financing and support to rural entrepreneurs to develop their potential. Southeast Community Futures strengthens communities in the region through innovative business and community economic development support service