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Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP)
Supports Métis entrepreneurs in Alberta with business start-up funding
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Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Alberta, Canada
Who can apply
Start-ups or expanding businesses owned by Métis individuals in Alberta
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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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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.
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Availability timeline
2026
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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