How do I apply for SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses?

Visit Native Commercial Credit Corporation's website for application instructions.

Who administers SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses?

This program is administered by Native Commercial Credit Corporation.

Are there similar programs to SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses?

Yes! Canada Grants Database has similar programs in the Indigenous Business Programs category. Browse our database to find more options that match your needs.

How can I improve my chances of getting approved for SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses?

Our detailed breakdown covers step-by-step application instructions, required document checklists, and eligible expense breakdowns so you know exactly what to prepare before applying.

SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses

Q: What benefits does SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses provide?

SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses offers: loan, advisory. Tailored term loan financing for Indigenous businesses to support projects involving building and land (up to 70%), equipment (up to 70%), inventory (up to 50%), and working capital (0%). It also includes personalized support and guidance from project inception through to success, with competitive interest rates based on project risk.

Q: What size businesses can apply to SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses?

This program is available to: small, medium.

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Helps First Nations businesses start, expand, or acquire new ventures. Covers up to 70% of costs, requiring at least 10% from the business owner.

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What Is This Program?

If your First Nations business is looking to start-up, expand, acquire a new business, you can get a competitive term loan to help cover up to 70% of the costs, so long as you can contribute at least 10% of the costs yourself.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Tailored term loan financing for Indigenous businesses to support projects involving building and land (up to 70%), equipment (up to 70%), inventory (up to 50%), and working capital (0%). It also includes personalized support and guidance from project inception through to success, with competitive interest rates based on project risk.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small, medium

Region: Quebec

Demographics: Indigenous, First Nations, Anishinaabe, Atikamekw, Eeyou (Cree), Mi’gmaq, Wendat, Wolastoqiyik, Native Alliance of Quebec

Other Criteria: borrower’s repayment capacity, sufficient guarantees to reasonably cover the amount borrowed, minimum 10% down payment of the total project cost (transfer of assets may be considered)

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply: Complete the 'Application for Financing' form
Complete the 'Personal Balance Sheet' form
Complete the 'Declaration and Consent' form
Provide a resume
Submit two pieces of valid identification, including proof of Indigenous ancestry
Prepare a business plan (if applicable)
For existing businesses, provide financial statements for the last three years and recent interim financial statements
Submit governing documents of the business and ownership agreement (if applicable)
🌐Application Portal: https://socca.qc.ca/en/term-loan/
📤Submission Method: online
🔄Intake Type: rolling

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required Documents: Application for financing Form
Personal Balance Sheet Form
Declaration and Consent Form
Résumé
Two pieces of valid identification, including proof of Indigenous ancestry
Business plan (if already prepared)
Financial statements for the last 3 years (for existing businesses)
Recent interim financial statements (for existing businesses)
Governing documents of the business (for existing businesses)
Ownership agreement (where applicable, for existing businesses)
📐Format Requirements: PDF only, max 10MB
📥Templates Available: Application for financing Form
Personal Balance Sheet Form
Declaration and Consent Form

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses: Building and land
Equipment
Inventory
🚫Ineligible Expenses: Working capital
📏Expense Caps: Building and land up to 70%, Equipment up to 70%, Inventory up to 50%
💳Payment Model: mixed
⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible: No

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required: Yes
📊Matching Ratio: 10% minimum
🏦Eligible Matching Sources: cash
in-kind
📚Stacking Rules: Eligible for cumulative government assistance
🛡️Proof of Matching Required: Documentation proving down payment and other funding sources

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency: annual
📑Reporting Requirements: Personal Balance Sheet
Business plan (if already prepared)
Financial statements for the last 3 years
Recent interim financial statements
Governing documents of the business
Ownership agreement (where applicable)
🔍Audit Requirements: Annual financial performance reviews are required.
📢Branding Requirements: Recognition of the Government of Canada is required.
🗄️Record Retention Period: 7 years

How Do I Apply?

administration@socca.qc.ca

1 800 241-0972

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