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Clarence Campeau Development Fund
SK, Canada
Financing for Saskatchewan Métis entrepreneurs
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Other services (except public administration)
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- Government of Saskatchewan
- Clarence Campeau Development Fund
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Grants, loans and equity investments for Métis people, from $10,000 to $1,000,000, to stimulate entrepreneurship and economic development activities.
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The Clarence Campeau Development Fund provides various financing options to support Métis entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan, enhancing their ability to access additional funding and grow their businesses. These options include both loans and grants tailored to different business needs and stages.
- Interest-free & interest-bearing repayable loans and non-repayable grants available through the Métis Entrepreneur Equity Program.
- Repayable interest-free loans offered under the Business Development Program to help entrepreneurs leverage additional financing.
- Repayable interest-bearing loans available through the Major Business Development Program to support large-scale ventures, particularly in the energy and resource sectors.
- A combination of micro-loans and grants for Métis women entrepreneurs to assist with credit building and overcoming financial barriers.
- Interest-free loans under the Women's Business Development Program to support female entrepreneurship.
- Youth Business Development Program offering interest-free loans to entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39.
- Management Skills Program funding up to 75% of approved training costs, capped at $10,000 per entrepreneur.
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The Clarence Campeau Development Fund offers numerous programs designed to support Métis entrepreneurs in starting and growing their businesses. Eligible projects include those aimed at business development, access to financing, and enhancing the management skills of Métis individuals.
- Professional business planning to attract financing opportunities.
- Equity assistance through non-repayable grants and repayable loans for business development.
- Support for Métis entrepreneurs involved in large-scale business initiatives or resource sectors.
- Micro-loans and grants to assist Métis women in becoming entrepreneurs.
- Interest-free loans for young Métis entrepreneurs to overcome barriers.
- Community development projects to create jobs and wealth within Métis communities.
- Management skills training for Métis entrepreneurs to enhance their business success.
- Professional support for existing businesses to improve their success opportunities.
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$ 10,000
Develop a professional business plan for a new Métis-owned café
$ 10,000
Launch a Métis-owned women’s clothing boutique
$ 10,000
Support for a Métis youth entrepreneurship training program
$ 10,000
Provide equity assistance for a Métis-owned technology startup
$ 10,000
Interest-free loan for expanding a Métis-owned construction business
$ 10,000
Establish a Métis artists’ cooperative gallery
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's Métis ancestry and the business operations within Saskatchewan.
- The applicant must be of Métis ancestry.
- The business must be based in Saskatchewan.
- Businesses funded must demonstrate viability.
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Métis individuals and communities based in Saskatchewan who are interested in creating, maintaining, or expanding Métis-owned businesses. The programs are open to Métis entrepreneurs, women, youth (ages 18-39), and Métis communities. Eligible businesses must demonstrate viability and align with the specific focus of the program chosen, such as business development, management skills enhancement, and specific sector involvement (e.g., energy and resource sectors).
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This grant excludes certain companies and industries based on their type of business activity or perceived use of funds. The restrictions ensure support is focused on sustainable and community-benefitting projects.
- Political bodies involved in political processes.
- Businesses primarily engaged in cultural activities.
- Social program providers.
- Residential real estate ventures.
- Commercial real estate primarily for leasing or renting purposes.
- Projects contributing towards personal-use assets like cars or pickup trucks.
- Alcohol, sexually exploitive, pawnshop, payday loan, tobacco, and cannabis businesses.
- Basic farming and ranching enterprises.
- Businesses involved in gambling (with some exceptions for VLTs).
- Commercial real estate projects without occupancy by the applicant's business.
- Restaurants located in large urban centers (with some exceptions).
- Companies focused on the payment of dividends.
- Businesses seeking refinancing (with some exceptions).
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The available programs for Métis entrepreneurs provide financial support, business planning, and management training to foster business development and success. These initiatives focus particularly on enhancing access to financing and professional support for Métis individuals and communities.
- Creation of professional business plans through the Business Plan Program that supports financing attraction.
- Provision of non-repayable grants in the Métis Entrepreneur Equity Program to improve access to leverage financing.
- Offering interest-free loans through the Business Development Program to boost financial leverage abilities.
- Facilitating Métis entrepreneurs' participation in large-scale projects with interest-bearing loans from the Major Business Development Program.
- Assisting Métis Women with business loans and grants through the Women’s Micro-Loan and Grant Program.
- Interest-free loans for Métis Women entrepreneurs via the Women’s Business Development Program to overcome financial barriers.
- Supporting Métis Youth entrepreneurship with the Youth Business Development Program offering interest-free loans.
- Development of community businesses through the Community Business Development Program to generate Métis wealth and employment.
- Improving management skills of Métis Entrepreneurs through funding from the Management Skills Program.
- Professional business support for CCDF clients aimed at enhancing business success prospects through the Business Support Program.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is available to Métis-owned businesses located specifically in Saskatchewan. The eligible locations are focused on supporting the Métis community within this province.
- Businesses operated by Métis individuals in Saskatchewan.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria with allocated point scores to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives.
- Innovation and originality of the business idea.
- Feasibility and clarity of the business plan.
- Potential to leverage additional financing from other sources.
- Impact on Métis community and job creation.
- Alignment with economic growth goals in Saskatchewan.
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Initial Inquiry
- Contact the funding body by inquiring today about the specific program of interest (e.g., Métis Entrepreneur Equity Program, Business Development Program).
- Provide your full name, preferred pronouns, town/city, phone number, and email address in the inquiry form.
- Describe your business idea concisely in the space provided.
- Indicate how you heard about the funding opportunities (e.g., Social Media, Website, Word of Mouth).
- Send the inquiry message to receive follow-up contact from a business advisor.
- Step 2: Consultation with Business Advisor
- Upon sending the inquiry, wait to be contacted by a business advisor from the funding body.
- Engage with the business advisor to discuss your eligibility and the viability of your business project.
- Receive guidance on preparing a professional business plan and the necessary documentation for a grant application.
- Step 3: Application Preparation
- Work with the assigned business advisor to draft your application guided by the specific program requirements.
- Ensure the application includes a business plan and other supporting documents as advised.
- Gather any financial forecasts, market research, and letters of intent if required.
- Step 4: Apply Now
- Once the application is ready, use the "Apply Now" feature associated with the chosen program on the funding body’s website.
- Make sure all sections of the application form are completed accurately and thoroughly.
- Submit the electronic application along with all necessary documents through the website.
- Step 5: Confirmation of Submission
- Receive a confirmation email or notification regarding the successful submission of your application.
- Keep this confirmation for your records and await a response.
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Additional relevant details for this grant include:
- Support includes both repayable and non-repayable options to enhance financing options.
- Focus on sectors such as energy and resources for increased Métis entrepreneur involvement.
- Specific programs are tailored for different groups including women and youth.
- Training and skill development are part of the support offered to entrepreneurs.
