NADF offers direct loans to First Nation members including youth in Treaty #9 & Treaty #5 Ontario portion and other Aboriginal individuals/businesses residing in close proximity to these areas (Treaty #3, Robinson-Superior, Metis).  The maximum loan limit is set at $ 250,000 ($15,000 for Youth Business Loans).  In exceptional circumstances, NADF can extend this to a maximum of $375,000.

The loan application process requires: (1) completion of the Statement of Intent (SOI) which requires a general overview of the proposed business venture, financing requirements, purpose, and the personal information of the applicant, (2) submitting the SOI with the application fee (after review of the statement of intent, the loans staff will indicate whether the project is one that can be considered for a loan), (3) submitting a comprehensive business plan, three-year pro-forma financial statements, and other information requested by NADF.

For more information contact:

Colleen Martin, cmartin@nadf.org, or
Maxine Cayenne mcayenne@nadf.org, or
Charlton Thompson cthompson@nadf.org

Thunder Bay: (807) 623-5397 
toll free 1-800-465-6821 
fax (807) 622-8271

Shirley Paul Martin spaulmartin@nadf.org

Timmins:  (705) 268-3940
toll free 1-800-461-9858 
fax (705) 268-4034