CBT: Impact Investment Fund

From Columbia Basin Trust

The Trust supports efforts by the people of the Basin to create a legacy of social, economic and environmental well-being and to achieve greater self-sufficiency for present and future generations

Type of Support

Overview

The Impact Investment Fund is designed to provide loans to First Nations organizations, social enterprises, non-profits, and businesses that face challenges in securing conventional financing. The fund targets credible investment opportunities that promise significant positive and measurable community benefits, operating in partnership with Community Futures and Heritage Credit Union. This initiative reflects a commitment to fostering economic development and supporting projects that contribute to the betterment of the community in the Columbia Basin region.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
Canada
Program Location
Canada
Organization Type
First Nations organizations
Social enterprises
Non-profits
Businesses
Other
  • Located in the Columbia Basin Trust region
  • Must demonstrate significant positive and measurable community impacts
  • Able to repay the loan
  • Investment opportunity demonstrates social, environmental, economic, arts and culture impacts
  • Must have a business plan with credible revenue, expense, and budget estimates
  • Not able to secure financing elsewhere due to being considered higher risk
  • Repayment terms are flexible
  • Loan amounts range from $10,000 to $250,000 with exceptions for significant impact
10k – 250k

Submission

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