Ecotrust Canada Capital

NOTE - NO FUNDING DEADLINE - Ongoing - Lending Program - Ecotrust Canada Capital offers financing to enterprises, First Nations, cooperatives and nonprofits that incorporate environmental and social values into their operations or that promote jobs and diversification in rural and Aboriginal communities. Possible relevance for Guardian Watchmen programs incorporating ecotourism or other conservation-focused operations. Note: no funding deadline, ongoing application.

Regional Contact: 

Bill Girard
t 250.898.8770
bill@ecotrust.ca

Grant Focus: 

Lending Program - Ecotrust Canada Capital offers financing to enterprises, First Nations, cooperatives and nonprofits that incorporate environmental and social values into their operations or that promote jobs and diversification in rural and Aboriginal communities.

Relevance to GW Programs: 

Possible relevance for Guardian Watchmen programs incorporating ecotourism or other conservation-focused operations.

Application Deadline: 
January 1, 2011
Granting Amounts: 

No funding deadline, ongoing. Micro-loan amounts up to $25,000

Special Notes: 

These micro loans are based on an entrepreneur’s experience, viability of the business, and projected earnings. These micro-loans are designed to allow entrepreneurs to develop a steady income and create jobs within their community. They have an accelerated approval and disbursement process with minimal legal documentation.