Scotiabank Black-Led Business Financing Program
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Financing for Black-led Canadian businesses with at least 50% Black ownership and annual sales up to $15 million, offering capital-investment loans from $25,000 to $250,000 and working-capital loans from $25,000 to $50,000. The program is open to both start-ups and established businesses.
Eligibility Requirements
- Black ownership of 50% or more
- Annual sales up to $15,000,000
- For start-ups or established Black-led businesses
- Canadian business
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Term loan for capital investments: $25,000-$250,000; term loan for working capital: $25,000-$50,000.
- Type
- Loan
- Level
- Private
- Deadline
- Ongoing (contact Scotiabank Business Advisor).
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
Everything you need to secure Scotiabank Black-Led Business Financing Pr...
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- Insider tip from program officers on what separates winners
- Success profile + evaluation criteria — exactly what lenders look for
How to qualify
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipConsider whether the 12-month interest-only period and deferred principal fit your cash flow, and compare fixed versus variable payment options with a Scotiabank Business Advisor.
Application Playbook
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Required Documents 5
Deadline Notes
Ongoing (contact Scotiabank Business Advisor).
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Funding Stack Strategy
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Clawback Risk
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