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No fixed deadline; CSBFP is an ongoing government loan guarantee program applied for continuously through participating financial institutions.
Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) is a grant from the Government of Canada, delivered through financial institutions, that funds small businesses by sharing loan risk with lenders to make financing more accessible. The program supports term loans for equipment, renovations, intellectual property, and working capital, plus a line of credit option.
Eligible applicants are small businesses and start-ups operating in Canada with gross annual revenues of $10 million or less; farming businesses are not eligible. Total financing can reach up to $1. 15 million, combining up to $1 million in term loans and up to $150,000 as a line of credit.
Applications are made through participating financial institutions on a rolling basis.
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Canada Small Business Financing Program Canada Small Business Financing Program The enhanced features under the Program are now offered by most financial institutions. Please contact a lender near you for more information. The Canada Small Business Financing Program makes it easier for small businesses to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders.
The enhanced program provides lenders and small businesses with additional financing products, new class of loans, increased loan amounts and terms, improved loan conditions and decreased administrative burden. 2022 Program enhancements Transcription – Talk to your financial institution about growing your small or medium business Are you a small or medium-sized business owner operating in Canada?
Keeping up with the competition and your customers' demands takes a lot of effort, and above all, money. But did you know the improved Canada Small Business Financing Program (or CSBFP) can help? That's right: the CSBFP is here to help you start, support and grow your operations with expanded financing options including a line of credit.
You could use this to finance working capital costs, intellectual property, renovations, equipment and more. When talking to your financial institution about a line of credit or loan, ask about the CSBFP. There are now additional financing products, new classes of loans, increased loan amounts and terms available for you.
To learn more about the program, visit Canada. ca/csbfp and download the pamphlet.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses or start-ups operating in Canada with gross annual revenues of $10 million or less; farming businesses are not eligible. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $1.15 million total (up to $1 million in term loans + up to $150,000 line of credit) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.