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CCDF — Business Plan Program
Funding for business plan development support
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- Funding available
- $ 10,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- 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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $10,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 75%
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Métis entrepreneurs and businesses
Eligible expenses
- Professional consultant services for research and planning to develop a business plan
Activities funded
- Research and planning to develop a business plan
- Attracting appropriate financing
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.
Documents Needed
- Completed Funding Application form
Additional information
- A free financing consultation is available for Métis applicants.
Contacts
Official sources
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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?
Professional consultant services for research and planning to develop a business plan
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.