BOF Black Business Loan Program

The BOF Black Business Loan Program provides financial assistance to Black Canadian entrepreneurs who have been unable to secure funding from traditional financial institutions, offering loans between $10,000 and $50,000 to support business growth and development.
  • Black Opportunity Fund (BOF)
Overview of the BOF Black Business Loan Program program:

The BOF Black Business Loan Program is designed to address the systemic barriers that Black entrepreneurs face in accessing capital. Recognizing that many Black business owners are disproportionately rejected in loan applications and often lack generational wealth or access to capital, this program offers an inclusive lending solution. Eligible applicants can receive loans ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to support various business needs, including expansion, operational costs, and capacity building. The program collaborates with the Afro Caribbean Business Network (ACBN) to provide additional support and ensure applicants have the necessary resources to succeed.

Benefits of the BOF Black Business Loan Program program:
  • Access to capital ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.
  • Support from the Afro Caribbean Business Network (ACBN) in the application process.
  • Opportunities to build credit history and financial credibility.
  • Assistance in overcoming systemic barriers to business financing.
Eligibility criteria of the BOF Black Business Loan Program program:
  • To qualify for the program, applicants must:
  • Be Black Canadian entrepreneurs with a sustainable business model.
  • Have been declined lending by a Canadian financial institution in the last two years.
  • Be organized as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or incorporated under relevant Canadian federal or provincial statutes.
  • Have a web presence, such as a website or social media page, that includes contact information and the business name.
  • Be solvent, with no current bankruptcy proceedings or significant overdue payments.
  • Provide necessary documents, including a business plan, financial statements, proof of up-to-date business taxes, and evidence of previous loan denial from a traditional banking institution.
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