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Settlement Investment Corporation
Last Update: October 27, 2025
AB, Canada
Developmental debt financing for the Métis in Alberta
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Loans and Capital investments
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
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
Overview
Development lending and financial services in agriculture, heavy equipment and machinery, and other viable business opportunities for the Métis in Alberta.
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
$ 85,000
Establishment of an artisanal woodworking shop employing Métis youth
$ 100,000
Development of a hydroponic farming system to grow fresh produce
$ 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.
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