First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Joint Venture Program
MN, Canada
Financing for Manitoba First Nations projects
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Loans and Capital investments
Other Support
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- First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
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Is your business planning to undertake a large-scale project that costs more than $500,000? Get financing of at least $200,000 up to $1 million, in a variety of financing options.
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$400,000
Vancouver
Building a new recycling facility in Vancouver to promote sustainable waste management.
$300,000
Montreal
Opening a new organic coffee roastery and café in Montreal offering locally sourced products.
$700,000
Toronto
Establishing a tech hub in Toronto to support local startups and innovation.
$400,000
Ottawa
Launching an innovative mobile health clinic in Ottawa to serve underserved communities.
$500,000
Calgary
Developing a green energy solution for businesses in Calgary to reduce carbon footprint.
$450,000
Halifax
Revitalizing a heritage building in Halifax into a cultural arts center.
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- Have a profit objective (not-for-profit projects will not be considered).
- Demonstrate viability through a sound business plan.
- Primarily operate in Manitoba.
- Be reputable and appropriate in nature.
- Be at least 51% owned and controlled by Manitoba First Nations.
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First Nations enterprises with a profit objective, primarily operating in Manitoba, and at least 51% owned and controlled by Manitoba First Nations are eligible for this grant.
- Businesses with a profit objective
- Primarily operating in Manitoba
- At least 51% owned and controlled by Manitoba First Nations
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Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant:
- Not-for-profit projects
- Companies not primarily operating in Manitoba
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Eligible expenses for this grant may include project costs, startup costs, working capital, and value-added project expenses.
- Project Costs
- Startup Costs
- Working Capital
- Value-added Project Expenses
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:
- Businesses must have a profit objective and demonstrate viability through a sound business plan.
- Projects must primarily operate in Manitoba, be reputable, appropriate in nature, and at least 51% owned and controlled by Manitoba First Nations.
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- Step 1: Prepare a sound business plan
- Step 2: Ensure the business is at least 51% owned and controlled by Manitoba First Nations
- Step 3: Determine total project costs exceeding $500,000
- Step 4: Choose a suitable form of financing option
- Step 5: Complete and submit the Joint Venture Financing Application
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- Applicants should be aware that the project must be for-profit and have total project costs exceeding $500,000.
- Prioritization may be given to higher-end value-added projects.
Apply to this program