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Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP)
Supports Métis entrepreneurs in Alberta with business start-up funding
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Who can apply
Start-ups or expanding businesses owned by Métis individuals in Alberta
See full eligibility
Overview
The Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP) provides non-repayable grant funding for up to 30% of total project costs to support the start-up or expansion of Métis-owned businesses in Alberta. Eligible activities include business creation or expansion projects that generate full-time employment and become the applicant’s main source of income.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Start-up of a new business in Alberta by a Métis individual.
- Expansion of an existing business operated by a Métis individual in Alberta.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Start-ups or expanding businesses owned by Métis individuals in Alberta
Who is not eligible
- Businesses involved in passive investments, property, houses, or buildings.
- Companies operating in the cannabis or tobacco industries.
- Businesses whose main activity is the sale of alcohol or gambling products.
- Companies not located in Alberta.
- Individuals with Indian Status (Status individuals) must apply through different programs and are not eligible for this grant.
Eligible expenses
- No specific eligible expenses are listed for this program. Only that costs already incurred or items already signed to purchase are not eligible for grant funds.
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses located in Alberta
How to apply
- Step 1: Obtain and Complete the Application Form
- Download the MEAP (Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program) application form.
- Fill out the form completely, ensuring all fields are addressed.
- If completing by hand, print legibly.
- Sign the final sheet of the application form.
- Step 2: Prepare Supporting Documents
- Copy of your Métis identification card.
- Proof of cash equity (such as a bank statement).
- Resume.
- Proof of business opportunity.
- If incorporated, include a copy of your Incorporation documents.
- If applying as an expanding business, provide financial statements for the past three years.
- If there is more than one owner, ensure each owner submits a completed application.
- Step 3: Submit the Application Package
- Send the completed application form and supporting documents using one of the following methods:
- Mail: Apeetogosan (Métis) Development Inc., #302, 12308-111 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5M 2N4
- Email: office@amdi.co
- Fax: 780-454-5997
- Drop off in person at the address above.
- Retain original documents and submit only copies.
- Step 4: Contact for Assistance or Questions
- If you have questions or prefer to discuss your application, contact the office at 780-452-7951 or 1-800-252-7963 before submitting your forms.
Additional information
- The application form requires detailed information and functions as a mini business plan.
- Copies of all supporting documents must be submitted, while original documents should be retained by the applicant.
- Owners in businesses with multiple proprietors must each submit a separate application form.
- If two years have passed since the last grant was received, applicants may reapply.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP) Program
What is the Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP)?
The Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP) provides non-repayable grant funding for up to 30% of total project costs to support the start-up or expansion of Métis-owned businesses in Alberta. Eligible activities include business creation or expansion projects that generate full-time employment and become the applicant’s main source of income.
How much funding can be received?
Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP) Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP) program?
To be eligible for the Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP) program, you must:
The business must be located in Alberta.
The project must be a start-up or expansion generating at least $20,000 annual income for the applicant.
The applicant must be the majority (at least 51%) owner and actively involved in operations.
What expenses are eligible under Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP)?
Start-up of a new business in Alberta by a Métis individual.
Expansion of an existing business operated by a Métis individual in Alberta.
Who can I contact for more information about the Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP)?
You can contact Apeetogosan by email at office@amdi.co or by phone at 780-452-7951.
Where is the Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP) available?
The Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP) program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP) is a Grant and Funding