Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurship Micro-Loan Financing Program
LoanOntario$5,000 – $25,000
A micro-loan program for First Nations youth aged 18–39 offering up to $25,000 in financing, with up to 40% available as non-repayable funds based on need. Loans carry interest rates from 4–8% and amortization periods of 1–3 years, requiring a minimum 5% cash equity contribution from the borrower.
What you'll need
- Proof of First Nation ancestry (Status Card or genealogical documentation)
- Business ownership and control documentation
- Financial projections
- Evidence of minimum 5% cash equity