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Rise — Small Business Lending
Rise
Taking applications?
Applications accepted any time
The official page says: “Complete and submit your Rise Small Business Lending Program application today to get started.”
Read from the official page on October 13, 2026. Confirm the deadline on the official page before you apply.
- Amount
- $500 to $10K
- Cost share
- Not stated on the page
- Who can apply
- Individuals
- Where
- Anywhere in Canada
What it is
Business loans for entrepreneurs
If you have experienced mental health and/or addiction challenges, you could get a low-interest loan up to $10,000 to launch or grow your small business and access resources to improve your business skills.
Description from the Government of Canada’s Business Benefits Finder (list of July 17, 2025), Open Government Licence – Canada.
Who got it before
This program isn’t in the federal grants and contributions records, which cover federal departments only, so there is no record here of who got it.
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