Up to $99,999 to cover the start-up or the expansion of SMBs operated by Alberta based Métis, Inuit or Non-Status individuals
Apeetogosan - Métis Entrepreneurs Assistance Program (MEAP)
Type of Funding
Grant
Max Funding
99,999.00
Region
Provincial
Application Difficuty
Complex
Processing Time
Slow (A few months)
Province
Alberta
Industry
N/A
Funding Goals
Grow and expand your business.
Start or acquire a new business.
Start or acquire a new business.
Demographic
Aboriginal/Indigenous people.
Incorporated
No
Contact
info@apeetogosan.ab.ca
780-470-3600
Apply For A Loan
Business location – Canada
Monthly Revenue – $10K +
Time in Business – 6 months +
Funds in 24 hours
$10,000 to $800,000
Details
Equity assistance for the start-up or the expansion of small businesses for Alberta Métis, Inuit or Non-Status individuals
Eligibility
You must be an Alberta Resident and your business must be located in Alberta, (starting a business in another province? Contact the office to ask for the phone number of the AFI for your province).
You must have a minimum of 6 months to one year of experience in the industry you are starting your business
Projects must be a start-up or expansion of a business.
The business must generate an income for the applicant of at least $20,000 annually
Total project must exceed $20,000
The applicant must obtain financing through a commercial lender for the costs that are not covered by the grant and the cash equity (if you have already received financing
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