

Dedicated to Helping Rural Small to Medium Sized Businesses
Each of our 15 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) is powered by local knowledge and driven by community passion. These not-for-profit organizations are led by volunteer boards and dedicated to helping rural small and medium-sized businesses grow — with access to capital, advice, and tailored support. Backed by FedDev Ontario and the Government of Canada, our Eastern Ontario network is part of a national force for rural and remote economies — 60 CFDCs in Ontario, and 267 across Canada — working together to build strong, resilient local communities.
CFDCs Offer the Following Services:
- Strategic community planning and socio-economic development
- Support for community-based projects
- Business Services and Counselling
- Business Loans up to $150,000 ($300,000 on exception)