What is Community Futures (CFDCs)?
Community Futures (CFDCs) is delivered by Community Futures Network of Canada as a loan + support. Funding is typically up to $150,000. This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | Up to $150,000 |
|---|---|
| Cost share | N/A (loan) |
| Level | Federal (Regional Delivery) |
| Program type | Loan + Support |
| Delivered by | Community Futures Network of Canada |
| Available in | RURAL CANADA (ALL PROVINCES) |
| Intake status | Open - Rolling |
| Last verified | 2026-07-06 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: All industries in rural areas
- Eligible activities: Business startup, expansion, working capital; businesses in rural/remote areas
Watch out for
Urban locations; non-rural communities
Deadlines & how to apply
Rolling intake through 267 local offices in rural Canada. Loans typically up to $150K (AB, BC) and up to $300K in parts of Ontario, plus advisory services. New Business Elevation Loan with BDC ($100M initiative, Oct 2025) enables larger amounts. Apply via your local Community Futures office.
How NorthGrants helps with Community Futures (CFDCs)
Most business owners read about Community Futures (CFDCs), see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building an application that actually wins.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.