Columbia Basin Trust — Impact Investment Fund
Government of British Columbia, Columbia Basin Trust
Overview
Get a loan between $10,000 and $250,000 to support a credible business opportunity which will have significant positive and measurable community benefits.
At a glance
| Categories | loan |
|---|---|
| Funding | $10,000 – $250,000 |
| Status | Accepting applications |
| Region | BC |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
Money Minimum: $10,000 Maximum: $250,000 Repayable You Are a First Nations organization, social enterprise, non-profit or business headquartered and operating in the Columbia Basin Trust region. Are not able to secure financing elsewhere (e.g. the business or nonprofit is higher risk and may not offer adequate financial returns to a standard financial institution or investor) Your Project Must demonstrate significant positive community impacts such as social, environmental, economic, arts and culture Must have a business plan with credible revenue, expense and budget estimates
How it works
Provide a one-page description, or less, of the investment opportunity highlighting the community impacts of the opportunity or project. Include a basic business plan that outlines estimated revenues, expenses and budget. If you are a First Nations organization, non-profit or social enterprise, email your details to Jon Exley, Manager, Economic at [email protected] If you are a business, contact your nearest Community Futures office or Heritage Credit Union.
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
Columbia Basin Trust — Impact Investment Fund 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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