Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF) – Financing
Last Update: July 22, 2025
MN, Canada
Financing for Metis-owned or controlled businesses in Manitoba
Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF) – Financing at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : May 17, 2024
Financing Type
Loans and Capital investments
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF)
Program status
Closed
Overview of the Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF) – Financing program
Access loans ranging from $20,000 - $500,000 for start-up, growth, acquisition, or expansion purposes.
Eligible projects & activities
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 100,000
Opening a new coffee shop with a sustainable focus
$ 90,000
Development of a community garden
$ 80,000
Technical upgrade of a local library to digitize resources and expand services
$ 250,000
Expansion of a microbrewery to increase production capacity
$ 150,000
Acquisition of modern equipment for a veterinary clinic
$ 300,000
Launching a tech startup focused on AI solutions
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