Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency — financing and loans · Currently accepting applications · Last verified 2026-04-16

Community Futures

Community Futures is a financing and loans offered by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).

The Community Futures Program supports entrepreneurs looking to start or scale up their businesses through loans and training delivered via local Community Futures organizations across Atlantic Canada.

Visit the official program page →

Program details

Community Futures provides loans and training to entrepreneurs through a network of Community Futures organizations across Atlantic Canada. The program is targeted at those looking to start or scale up a business, with support delivered at the community level through local organizations. It is listed under ACOA's core Programs section as a permanent offering. The page describes it as: 'Start or scale up your business with loans and training to entrepreneurs through the Community Futures Program.'

Who qualifies

Entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada seeking to start or scale up a business. Delivered through local Community Futures organizations.

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Deadlines and eligibility rules can change; always confirm details on the official program page before applying.