Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Apeetogosan

Apeetogosan (Métis) Development Inc. is a Canadian non-profit institution dedicated to supporting Métis entrepreneurs — notably in Alberta — by offering financing, advisory services and training to help them start or grow businesses. Since beginning operations in 1988, Apeetogosan has lent out over CAD 60 million and supported the creation of more than 1,000 Métis-owned businesses. Their services include business loans, grants (via programs such as the Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program, MEAP), one-on-one business counseling, planning and accounting support, and community development through workshops and networking. Apeetogosan’s mission aims at fostering economic self-sufficiency and sustainable growth for Métis individuals and communities — helping business-owners move from start-up to long-term viability. View Apeetogosan's website for more information.

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Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP)
Apeetogosan
Supports Métis entrepreneurs in Alberta with business start-up funding
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Alberta, Canada

About Apeetogosan

What is the mission of Apeetogosan?

Apeetogosan’s mission is to provide sustainable financial services and business support that help Métis entrepreneurs achieve economic self-sufficiency and long-term success. It aims to strengthen businesses and communities through financing, advisory help, and development support.

What type of organization is Apeetogosan?

Apeetogosan is a Non-profit organization.

When was Apeetogosan founded?

Apeetogosan was founded in 1984.

What is Apeetogosan's official website?

Apeetogosan's official website is https://apeetogosan.com/.

What else should I know about Apeetogosan?

Role in the funding ecosystem

Apeetogosan Métis Development Inc. is a Métis economic development organization in Alberta that actively finances entrepreneurs and businesses. Its website describes business funding that combines loans, grants, and non-repayable subsidy support, along with advisory services that help applicants prepare viable projects.

Funding themes and audiences

The organization focuses on Métis entrepreneurs, with some financing options also described for Inuit and non-status entrepreneurs or businesses. Its program pages show support for start-ups, acquisitions, and expansions, including full-time and part-time business projects, micro-business support for Métis women, and broader business loans.

How the funding works

Program information on the site shows that project financing may include a loan component, an MEAP grant or non-repayable subsidy, and owner’s equity. The organization also explains that applications are reviewed for creditworthiness, ownership requirements, collateral, business viability, and supporting documentation before funding decisions are made.

Additional funding activity

Beyond business financing, Apeetogosan also offers the Rebecca Kelln Métis Bursary Fund for Métis students in Alberta. This indicates a broader role in financial assistance, not limited to commercial lending.

Track record and community impact

The site states that the organization has operated since 1984 and has provided more than $100 million in financing, supporting over 1,400 Métis businesses. Success stories and team pages reinforce that it is an active provider of project-based funding and related business support.