Ottawa Community Loan Fund - Welcome!

Imagine this.

You have a great business idea, a solid plan, the right experience, and the drive to succeed. Or perhaps you have specialized training and experience gained in another country and you qualify for an accreditation program here.

All you lack are the assets or credit history to get that crucial small business financing to make your dream a reality. You're the kind of person that we see every day.

Hi, I'm George Brown, President of the Ottawa Community Loan Fund. The OCLF specializes in providing short term loans or small business loans of up to 15,000 dollars to aspiring entrepreneurs, existing small business owners, internationally trained workers and social enterprises.

These people have ideas, experience, and energy, but are unable to access small business financing from other sources. Many are newcomers to Canada or young people without an established credit history. Others see the opportunity to move their business to the next level, but lack the income and assets to implement their plan. The Ottawa Community Loan Fund bridges that gap.

The Ottawa Community Loan Fund is a not-for-profit organization that helps people improve their lives by helping them become self-reliant.

Your written application will be carefully reviewed by a loans officer to determine if you have a well researched business idea, have experience or training in business, and most importantly, show strong character and determination to succeed.

Please visit our website, oclf.org, for everything you need to know about applying to the Ottawa Community Loan Fund for short term loans or small business loans. And, if you are a young person, 18-34, and starting a business, we have a special program in partnership with the Canadian Youth Business Foundation, and that's on our website too.

At the Ottawa Community Loan Fund, we know that short term loans or small business loans can make a big impact. Contact us today.