Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFL)
Administrator: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Source of Funds: Federal Government, Canada
No DeadlineAbout
This program helps small businesses and start-ups with gross annual revenues of $10 million or less obtain financing through participating financial institutions. Term loans can support the purchase or improvement of commercial property, equipment, leasehold improvements, intangible assets, and working capital costs. Lines of credit can cover day-to-day operating expenses. The maximum financing is $1.15 million per borrower, including up to $1 million in term loans and $150,000 in lines of credit.
All of Canada | Loan Guarantees | Loan Guarantee
Funding Limits
Eligible Expenditures
- Max $1,150,000
- Max 85.0% of Net Loss Covered
- Equipment
- Labor
- Long Term Assets
- Real Estate
- Short Term Assets
- Application Fee: None
Contact Information
Guidelines and Forms
Keywords: Equipment Purchase, Small Businesses, Startups, Loan Guarantee, Real Estate, Working Capital, Equipment Upgrade, CSBFL, Property Improvements, Business Financing
Last Modified: October 15, 2026