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CCDF — Business Plan Program
Funding for business plan development support
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The CCDF Business Plan Program supports Métis entrepreneurs and businesses with funding covering up to 75% of costs, to a maximum of $10,000, for business planning and financing preparation. It helps pay for professional consultant services for research and planning to develop a business plan and attract appropriate financing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Research and planning to develop a business plan
- Attracting appropriate financing
Documents Needed
- Completed Funding Application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Métis entrepreneurs and businesses
Eligible expenses
- Professional consultant services for research and planning to develop a business plan
How to apply
- Download the fillable Funding Application form and fill in the required information.
- Save the completed form for your personal records.
- Email your completed application to info@ccdf-smedco.com.
Additional information
- A free financing consultation is available for Métis applicants.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- CCDF — Business Development ProgramInterest-free financing for Métis entrepreneurs
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- CCDF — Management Skills ProgramSupport for Métis business management training
- CCDF — Métis Entrepreneur Equity ProgramEquity support for Métis entrepreneurs
- CCDF — Métis Youth Micro-Loan and Grant ProgramFinancing support for Métis youth entrepreneurs
- CCDF — Ocînâs (Community) ProgramSupport for Métis community economic development
- CCDF — Women’s Business Development ProgramInterest-free financing for Métis women entrepreneurs
- CCDF — Youth Business Development ProgramInterest-free financing for Métis youth entrepreneurs
Frequently Asked Questions about the CCDF — Business Plan Program Program
What is the CCDF — Business Plan Program?
The CCDF Business Plan Program supports Métis entrepreneurs and businesses with funding covering up to 75% of costs, to a maximum of $10,000, for business planning and financing preparation. It helps pay for professional consultant services for research and planning to develop a business plan and attract appropriate financing.
How much funding can be received?
CCDF — Business Plan Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the CCDF — Business Plan Program program?
To be eligible for the CCDF — Business Plan Program program, you must:
Applicants must be Métis entrepreneurs or businesses.
What expenses are eligible under CCDF — Business Plan Program?
Research and planning to develop a business plan
Attracting appropriate financing
Who can I contact for more information about the CCDF — Business Plan Program?
You can contact Government of Saskatchewan by email at info@ccdf-smedco.com or by phone at 1.888.657.4870.
Where is the CCDF — Business Plan Program available?
The CCDF — Business Plan Program program is available across Canada.
Is the CCDF — Business Plan Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CCDF — Business Plan Program is a Grant and Funding