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.