Small Business Lending Program

Rise Helps Canada

Funding amount

$500 to $10,000

Deadline

Rolling — apply anytime

Region

Canada

Funder type

Nonprofit

For

Businesses

Eligible organizations

Sole proprietor, Self-employed individual

About this program

Micro-financing program providing loans of $500–$10,000 to entrepreneurs who have experienced mental health and/or addiction challenges and cannot access traditional bank financing. Includes business advisor support, one-on-one mentorship options, and community access. Character-based lending at prime + 2.5% with flexible repayment starting 30 days after disbursement.

What this program funds

Rise Helps operates the Small Business Lending Program, which provides loans between $500 and $10,000 to entrepreneurs across Canada who have experienced mental health and/or addiction challenges and cannot access traditional bank financing.

The program is available to sole proprietors and self-employed individuals. Loans are offered at prime plus 2.5%, with repayment beginning 30 days after disbursement. Applicants have flexible repayment options.

Beyond financing, the program includes business advisor support, one-on-one mentorship options, and community access. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline.

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Official program page Last verified September 7, 2026 by the Happy Grants engine

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