Small businesses impacted by the pandemic can now access additional financial relief and recovery support. Community Futures West Yellowhead will begin offering tailored small business loans as part of the Government of Canada’s Regional Relief and Recovery Fund.

These partially-forgivable loans ensure that rural businesses, that do not qualify for other federal business support programs, receive help and support as a result of this crisis.

“As the impacts of COVID-19 continue to mount, more and more local businesses are falling through the cracks,” said Nancy Robbins, General Manager of Community Futures West Yellowhead. “These urgent calls for support have reached across the province and our Western network, and we are pleased that the voices of local businesses have been heard.”  

The funding is part of an announced $95.7 million for the Community Futures Pan West Network, for rural and remote businesses in Western Canada that do not qualify for other federal business support programs such as the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) or Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP).

Small- and medium-sized businesses can apply for loans of up to $40,000 with terms that include:

• No interest accrual or principal payments through December 31, 2022.

• If 75% of the loan is repaid by December 31, 2022, the remainder of the loan is forgiven. 

• Blended principal and interest payments beginning January 1, 2023 and loans must be repaid by December 31, 2025. 

• No prepayment penalties.  

For more information or to apply, please click here.