> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.loanorigination.ca/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Community Futures Organizations Directory

> Find Community Futures Development Corporations across Canada in the LoanOrigination.ca directory, with regional coverage, loan programs, and contact details.

The Community Futures section of the directory lists Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) operating across rural and northern Canada. CFDCs are non-profit, community-based organizations that provide small business loans, business advisory services, and community economic development support in their designated service regions.

## What Community Futures offer

CFDCs typically provide the following services to entrepreneurs and small businesses in their region:

* Small business loans, often up to \$150,000, with flexible terms for start-ups and existing businesses
* Business planning and coaching for new and expanding businesses
* Community economic development projects and partnerships
* Sector-specific programs, including youth, women in business, and Indigenous entrepreneurship

Exact program details, loan amounts, and eligibility vary by CFDC.

## Coverage

The directory maps 267 Community Futures organizations. Each region of Canada is served by a designated CFDC, so borrowers should search by their location to find the organization that serves their community.

## Search and filter

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the directory">
    Navigate to **Directory > Community Futures**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Filter by province">
    Select your province or territory to narrow the list.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Filter by service area">
    Enter your municipality or postal code to find the CFDC that covers your location.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the profile">
    Open a listing to see contact details, funding limits, eligibility, and named programs.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Related topics

* [Directory overview](/directory/overview)
* [How listings work](/directory/how-listings-work)