First Citizens' Fund Program Business Loan Program
The First Citizens’ Fund (FCF) is a perpetual fund that was established by the Government of British Columbia in 1969, with an initial allocation of $25 million. In 2001, the Government of British Columbia doubled the existing value of the fund, and the First Citizens’ Fund is now approximately $72 million.The interest earned by the fund each year provides money to enhance economic development, cultural, social and educational opportunities for North American Aboriginal people (status, non-status, Métis and Inuit) living in British Columbia.
The First Citizens’ Fund currently supports seven program areas:
- Business Loans
- Business Services Officers
- Business Advisory Centres in Prince George, Cranbrook and Fort St. John
- Elders Transportation
- Student Bursaries
- Friendship Centres (Program Directors)
- Heritage, Language and Culture
FCF Loan Program Description and Guidelines
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For complete information, visit the First Citizens Fund website.