267 Community Futures Organisations

Across Canada, 267 Community Futures Organizations form the backbone of rural economic development. Each locally-led and community-driven organization provides essential business financing, advisory services, and strategic community planning to foster sustainable growth in rural communities. Together, this network represents one of Canada’s most extensive economic development initiatives, supporting entrepreneurs and creating resilient economies in regions often underserved by traditional financial institutions. For over 35 years, these 267 organizations have been catalysts for innovation, job creation, and economic diversification in rural Canada.