Columbia Basin Trust — Fonds d'investissement à forte incidence ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) - Social enterprises and community-focused organizations - For-profit corporations and partnerships - Sole proprietors and self-employed individuals - Businesses operating within the Columbia Basin region (British Columbia) - Entities demonstrating commitment to community benefit and local economic development ### 💰 Funding Details - Loan Amount: $10,000 to $250,000 - Type: Repayable loan (not a grant) - Interest & Terms: Specific terms not detailed in description; contact Columbia Basin Trust for current rates and repayment schedules - Matching Requirements: Not specified in program description - Repayability: Full repayment expected with interest over agreed timeline ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Business opportunity development and expansion - Community-focused projects with tangible local benefit - Activities generating positive economic impact for the region - Specific expense categories should be confirmed with Columbia Basin Trust, as the program emphasizes outcomes over prescriptive use ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Business opportunity must be credible and viable - Project must demonstrate significant and tangible positive community impact - Applicants must demonstrate alignment with Columbia Basin Trust's community development mandate - Loan must support activities benefiting the Columbia Basin region - Standard lending requirements apply (credit assessment, business plan review, collateral evaluation) - Repayment obligations must be met according to loan agreement terms - Regular reporting on community impact outcomes likely required