Rise — Small Business Lending
Rise
Overview
If you have experienced mental health and/or addiction challenges, you could get a low-interest loan up to $10,000 to launch or grow your small business and access resources to improve your business skills.
At a glance
| Categories | loan |
|---|---|
| Funding | $10,000 |
| Status | Accepting applications |
| Region | ALL |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
Money Maximum: $10,000 Average initial loan: $4,000 Average 3-year loan term Defer repayments for 30 days You Are a motivated entrepreneur Self-identify as an individual who has experienced mental health and/or addiction challenges Are unable to access traditional bank financing for your small business Are not in active bankruptcy, behind on child-support payments or government taxes Reside in Canada Are a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident Use this to Get assistance in reviewing your business plan Access resources to help improve your business skills and financial management Connect with a mentor
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
Rise — Small Business Lending is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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