Application Forms, Guides & Toolkits
On this page you will find all the application forms, guides and toolkits you need to apply for any of our services. Download and complete the forms you need and send them to us via:
2nd Floor, 106 Centennial Square,
Thunder Bay ON. P7E 1H3
To view our forms, guides and toolkits, you must have Microsoft Word (or Open Office) and Adobe Reader installed on your computer.
Statement of Intent (SOI) Form
To get a loan from NADF to start-up, expand or acquire your business, you have to fill in this form. This form tells us everything we need to know about you and your business including your contact information, type of business and personal funds available for investment (equity) etc.
Download NADF Statement of Intent (PDF Version)
Download NADF Statement of Intent (Microsoft Word Version)
Statement of Intent (SOI) Application Process Guide
This document is a guide that explains the SOI application process to you. We recommend you read this document if you're filling in an SOI form. If you have any further questions about the application process, please contact us immediately .
Download the NADF SOI Process Document here (PDF Version).
Local Initiatives Fund Application Template
If you are a First Nations community or non-profit organization looking for funding for a small local economic development related project in any of the 33 comunities we serve as a Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC), you might be eligible to receive a grant of up to $5,000 for your project.
Our partnership with FedNor provides us with $75,000 annually to fund small local economic development projects across Northern Ontario (33 Communities we serve as a Community Futures Development Corporation). We are able to provide grants of up to a maximum of $5,000 per project. These projects may include feasibility studies, cultural events and marketing initiatives to name a few.
Learn how our Local Initiatives Fund can finance your projects here.
Download this application, complete it and mail or fax it to us immediately using our contact info above.
Leasing Application
Need to lease equipment to improve your business operations? Look no further. From restaurant equipment to point of sale systems (POS), ATM's, fuel tanks and pumps etc. We provide leasing opportunities to ensure you get what you want, at the best price possible, plus our leasing rates are competitive with those of other leasing companies.
Download our Leasing Application Form here.
Community Planning Toolkit
This is a 'must-have' tool for ALL community planners and economic development practitioners. It is a blueprint that helps to guide a community to a better future by examining it's history while highlighting its current strengths and resources, and ways to utilize them to improve living standards.
Download our Community Planning Toolkit here (PDF Version).
Business Plan Outline
Writing a business plan is one of the most challenging steps to take when starting or expanding your business, so we've created a guide to help you write a winning business plan in less time. Our business plan outline contains an overview of what most business plans should have, including (but not limited to):
- Applicant information (Client's contact info, resume, ownership stake, community profile, etc.)
- Project description (Type of business, products/services provided, strengths & weaknesses, etc)
- Cost estimates (Equipment & land appraisals etc)
- Project schedule (Timelines; when will your business/project launch? etc)
- Market Analysis (Market size-who will this business serve? target market share, analysis of competition- who are your competitors? marketing plan, etc)
- Management (Who will run the business? resume(s) of manager(s), organizational chart-for larger businesses, etc)
Download our Business Plan Outline here .
NADF Newsletter
Kewadin Ahnung ('North Star') is NADF's quarterly newsletter that has been in circulation across Nothern Ontario since May 2003. Our newsletter provides updates on programs, services and events here at NADF while offering business tips and advice to Aboriginal entrepreneurs.
Kewadin Ahnung is a great addition to the library of any Aboriginal business owner or manager in Northern Ontario. If you're looking to get the best out of your business, look for your copy with your Wawatay newspaper or download our latest issue here .
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