Community Futures Manitoba — Indigenous Business Development Services
- Closing date : May 21, 2024
Overview
Business advisory services for Indigenous businesses in Manitoba, as well as some financial award programs.
At a glance
Funding available
- Develop workforce skills
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Closing date : May 21, 2024
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Manitoba
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- All structures
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
Activities funded
The Indigenous Business Development Services Program encourages projects that support Indigenous entrepreneurship and business development in Manitoba. The following activities are eligible for funding under this grant:
- Submission of business plans to participate in the Dragon's Quest Business Plan Competition.
- Capacity building projects that help Indigenous entrepreneurs access resources and support for business development.
- Training and workshops designed to provide business counselling and support in First Nations, Metis, or Inuit communities in rural and northern Manitoba.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The Indigenous Business Development Services (IBDS) program does not specify particular types of companies as eligible for the grant but focuses on supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs and organizations serving them. The grants are available for several initiatives aimed at fostering entrepreneurial growth within Indigenous communities, particularly in rural and northern Manitoba.
- Business information and resource material distribution
- Business plan preparation assistance
- Business advisory services
- Workshops and seminars for business training
- Capacity building projects for organizations supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs
- Training, workshops, or business counseling sessions specifically in First Nations, Metis, or Inuit communities
Eligible expenses
Eligible projects for this grant support the capacity building of organizations serving Indigenous entrepreneurs. They aim to foster collaboration and provide essential resources and services to enhance entrepreneurship among Indigenous communities in Manitoba.
- Projects that encourage, support, and assist Indigenous entrepreneurs in Manitoba.
- Capacity building initiatives that involve partnerships among service providers.
- Training, workshops, or business counselling sessions in First Nations, Metis, or Inuit communities.
- Projects completed by March 31, 2025, designed to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Eligible geographic areas
The Indigenous Business Development Services program targets Indigenous entrepreneurs in rural and northern Manitoba. This regional focus aligns with enhancing support for diverse Indigenous communities within these areas.
- Rural Manitoba
- Northern Manitoba
Additional information
The Indigenous Business Development Services Program offers various resources and support services to Indigenous entrepreneurs including business information, advisory services, and training. The program also sponsors the Dragon's Quest Business Planning Competition and provides funding for capacity building projects and training in rural and northern Indigenous communities.
- Deadline for the 2024 Dragon's Quest Business Planning Competition is March 15, 2024, at 4:30pm.
- Call for Proposals 2024/2025 is accepting applications for Capacity Building Projects due March 31, 2025.
- Each organization can receive up to $5,000 for capacity building projects encouraging and supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs in Manitoba.
- Contact person for submissions and more information: Raena Baker, Project Coordinator, via email at rbaker@cfmanitoba.ca.