The Seed Capital Program from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency working with Community Business Development Corporations and other organizations provides small loans to help small businesses to start, expand, or improve a small business.

ACOA's Seed Capital Program provides loans to start, expand or improve a small business, well as acquire business skills training.

A maximum of $20,000 is available per applicant in the form of a repayable, unsecured personal loan with flexible interest and repayment terms.
A maximum of $2,000 is available per applicant for specialized training and business counselling. Via ACOA

The purpose of the program is to help business owners and entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada acquire the business skills and capital needed to start, modernize or expand your business.