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Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project
Supports Indigenous private business projects
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Funding available
$ 99,999
Deadline
Closed
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Companies majority owned by a First Nation or the Native Alliance of Quebec
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Overview
The Aboriginal Business Development Program offers a non-repayable contribution of up to $99,999 for private business projects led by eligible First Nations or Native Alliance of Quebec entrepreneurs and businesses. Support can cover preliminary studies, capital costs such as equipment, and marketing activities.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,999 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Preliminary studies
- Capital costs
- Marketing activities
- Management support
Documents Needed
- Application for financing form
- All documents mentioned in step 4 of the Application for financing form
- Personal Balance Sheet form
- Declaration form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies majority owned by a First Nation or the Native Alliance of Quebec
- Companies majority owned by one or several members of a First Nation or the Native Alliance of Quebec
- Applicants from the eligible First Nations clientele: Anishinaabe, Atikamekw, Eeyou (Cree), Mi’gmaq, W8banaki, Wendat, and Wolastoqiyik
- Applicants from the Native Alliance of Quebec
Who is not eligible
- Passive investment applicants
- Businesses involved in gambling, sex, alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, electronic cigarette, or cryptocurrency sectors
Eligible expenses
- Business plans, forecasts, and assessments, including environmental assessments and business or asset valuation assessments
- Equipment, inventory, leasehold improvements, rolling stock, and commercial buildings
- Business cards, lettering, advertising, and website costs
- Accounting, human resources, marketing, and management support costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred prior to approval of the project
Selection criteria
- Eligible expenses, based on the cost of the project
- Net value of applicant, based on the down payment
- Other available sources of financing
How to apply
- Complete the Application for financing form.
- Attach all documents mentioned in step 4 of the Application for financing form.
Processing and Agreement
- Reimbursements related to project expenses use the Disbursement Request form.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project Program
What is the Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project?
The Aboriginal Business Development Program offers a non-repayable contribution of up to $99,999 for private business projects led by eligible First Nations or Native Alliance of Quebec entrepreneurs and businesses. Support can cover preliminary studies, capital costs such as equipment, and marketing activities.
How much funding can be received?
Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $99,999 per project.
Who is eligible for the Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project program?
To be eligible for the Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project program, you must:
The company must be majority owned by a First Nation or the Native Alliance of Quebec, or by one or several members of a First Nation or the Native Alliance of Quebec.
The applicant must have 10% to 25% of project costs available and have considered all complementary funding sources.
The applicant must present a viable/profitable business project, have a good credit rating, and be involved full time in the business.
What expenses are eligible under Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project?
Preliminary studies
Capital costs
Marketing activities
Management support
Where is the Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project available?
The Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project?
Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project is funded by SOCCA (SOCCA)