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Settlement Investment Corporation
Developmental debt financing for the Métis in Alberta
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Development lending and financial services in agriculture, heavy equipment and machinery, and other viable business opportunities for the Métis in Alberta.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
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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
- Step 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.
- Step 2: Document Collection
- Gather all necessary documents and relevant information for your business and project.
- Step 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.
- Step 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
What is the Settlement Investment Corporation?
Development lending and financial services in agriculture, heavy equipment and machinery, and other viable business opportunities for the Métis in Alberta.
What expenses are eligible under Settlement Investment Corporation?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Settlement Investment Corporation?
You can contact Settlement Investment Corporation (SIC).
Where is the Settlement Investment Corporation available?
The Settlement Investment Corporation program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Settlement Investment Corporation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Settlement Investment Corporation is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Settlement Investment Corporation?
Settlement Investment Corporation is funded by Settlement Investment Corporation (SIC)