DELIA
Administrator: Nventure / Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Source of Funds: Federal Government, Canada
No DeadlineAbout
DELIA is a national women entrepreneurship loan fund offering loans of up to $50,000 to eligible women-owned and women-operated businesses in Canada for startup, stabilization, and expansion. Eligible businesses must be over 50% women-owned and managed and controlled by women. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in Canada, or eligible Canadian entities. DELIA prioritizes diverse and underserved women entrepreneurs and offers mentoring and training to select recipients.
Ontario | Loans and Repayable Contributions | Government Loan with Interest (Government loan)
Funding Limits
Eligible Expenditures
- Max $50,000
- Min 2 Years of Financial Assistance
- Max 4 Years of Financial Assistance
- Government Loan
- Account Receivable
- Cash Flow
- Equipment
- Inventory
- Labor
- Long Term Assets
- Short Term Assets
- Other
- Application Fee: None
Contact Information
Guidelines and Forms
Keywords: Women, Entrepreneurship, Mentorship, Economic Development, Microloan, Startups, Loan, Women-owned
Last Modified: September 24, 2026