
Settlement Investment Corporation
Last Update: July 22, 2025
AB, Canada
Developmental debt financing for the Métis in Alberta
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Other Support
Loans and Capital investments
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
Development lending and financial services in agriculture, heavy equipment and machinery, and other viable business opportunities for the Métis in Alberta.
Financing terms and conditions
- Access to diversified and customized developmental debt financing.
- Support for business planning, mentoring, and management.
- Establishment of partnerships with Indigenous, public, and private partners.
- Management and delivery of programs related to the public and private sectors.
Activities funded
- Launch and development of businesses within the communities of the eight Métis Settlements of Alberta.
- Support for the expansion and growth of existing Indigenous businesses in these communities.
- Strengthening management and business planning capacities for local entrepreneurs.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 400,000
Purchase of modern agricultural machinery to increase farm productivity
$ 100,000
Development of a hydroponic farming system to grow fresh produce
$ 85,000
Establishment of an artisanal woodworking shop employing Métis youth
$ 60,000
Creation of a Métis culture and arts center offering workshops
$ 45,000
Set up of a financial cooperative to support Métis entrepreneurs
$ 200,000
Launch of a Métis-owned logistics company specializing in transportation services
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses owned by members of the eight Métis settlements in Alberta.
- Startup businesses founded by Indigenous entrepreneurs.
- Indigenous entrepreneurs in need of business development support.
- Indigenous women entrepreneurs seeking specialized funding.
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses of the eight Métis settlements in Alberta
How to apply
1
Initial Contact
- Contact SIC for more information on available grants and application procedures.
- Email the general manager at [email protected] to express your interest and request guidance.
2
Document Collection
Gather all necessary documents and relevant information for your business and project.
3
Personalized Assistance
- Work with a SIC team member, like Tina Brett, to finalize your application.
- Receive advice on project funding, loan options, and business development strategies.
4
Submission of the Application
- Fill out the application form provided by SIC using the specific instructions received from the team.
- Submit your application with all required documents to the appropriate email or by other means indicated by SIC.
Additional information
- A business planning, mentoring, and management support is offered to beneficiary entrepreneurs.
- The corporation is committed to establishing partnerships with Indigenous, public, and private sectors.
- Related programs and services resulting from public and private partnerships can be managed and delivered to clients.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Settlement Investment Corporation Program
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