Ohwistha Capital Corporation
Ohwistha is a non-profit corporation which offers access to capital and developmental lending to Aboriginal owned enterprises.
Small Business Loans
- Loan amounts maximum $25,000.
- Eligibility includes Aboriginal Status along with an equity commitment.
- A well documented business plan.
- The business must be viable and demonstrate ability to repay the loan.
- A fully completed application for business financing (provided by OCC).
- Interest bearing term loans for capital purchases, inventory and other working capital requirements.
- Interim financing (bridge loans).
Youth Business Program
- Maximum amount of the loan $3,000, maximum amount of the equity contribution $1,500.
- Available to First Nations Youth, under the age of 30.
- Personal monitoring services provided for business development and project after care.
- Low interest rates.
- Can be combined with Small business loans for approved applications.
For program guidelines and more information contact OCC.