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Business Support Programs & Funding
What is your business’s ‘if only’?
Access lending, advising and business development to reach your goals.
Community Futures North Okanagan brings you programs and services to help you focus on what matters most in your unique business—and access all the supports and resources available to you. Together, we’ll collaborate, act as a sounding board and help point you in the right direction so you can tap into business support, funding and our network.
Business Planning Tools & Resources
How We Help

If you’re like many entrepreneurs, you started out with a vision to share your passion and expertise with others. Now you want to expand your business and leadership skills so you can foster lasting growth.
Discover the tailored business development program and service that’s a fit for you.
Business Exchange is your chance to join a group of small business owners navigating common problems and sharing ideas and strategies to make the most of opportunities.
Reach your exporting potential with dedicated support along the way.
We’re a community-minded lender that sees the whole picture and all of your possibilities.
Business Support Programs & Funding
Are you looking for business grants, funding or programs to help you start or grow your business? Community Futures can connect you with a range of government programs for businesses to help with expansion, development, innovation and labour.
Starting a Business
Research and Development Programs
- IRAP – Innovation and Funding
- SR&ED – Tax Incentive
- Mitacs – Partnerships between Academia and Industry
- Engage Grant
- NSERC Programs for Research and Innovation
- Southern Interior Development Trust
- Business Benefits Finder
- Food Safety Systems Implementation (Processor) Program
- Innovation Canada
- Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in British Columbia
Do You Need Help Growing or Managing Your Team?
Ready to take on your next challenge?
About Community Futures
From our office in downtown Vernon, Community Futures North Okanagan offers employment, business and economic development services to help residents build their future and the community. We service Armstrong, Coldstream, Enderby, Grindrod, Lavington, Lumby, Mara, Okanagan Indian Band, Spallumcheen, Splatsin and Vernon.