• Up to $25,000 for entrepreneurs
• A built-in micro-savings component to bolster resilience
• Focus segments include:
  • Low-income earners
  • Professional development
  • Skilled professionals and trades
  • Social entrepreneurs and enterprise
  • Women entrepreneurs
  • Black entrepreneurs

• One-on-one consultations
• Financial education
• Credit Building
• Workshops and tools
• Wrap around support

Indigenous artist Jason Baerg credits his work with Alterna’s Community Microfinancing Program with helping him to get where he is today.

Sergio Navarretta and Alessandra Piccione, co-founders of SNAP Films Inc. work together as a director and screenwriter to create meaningful stories for both the big and small screen.

Sipho Ibeakanma was inspired to open her business, The Niesh Hair Scarf Wig, after her daughter Cleopatrah and granddaughter Niesha tied a beautiful scarf around her wig in August 2018.

Starting your own business is exciting but takes careful planning. One of the first steps will be to register your business.

If you own a business and use your home as your primary workplace, you may be able to deduct certain business expenses from your income tax.

Whether you are a start-up, if your business is expanding, or you need credit to cover cash shortages, we have options to help.