How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Settlement Investment Corporation?

Settlement Investment Corporation is funded by Settlement Investment Corporation (SIC)

What are Settlement Investment Corporation's eligibility criterias?

Eligibility criteria not mentioned

Settlement Investment Corporation

Last Update: June 18, 2025

AB, Canada

Developmental debt financing for the Métis in Alberta

Settlement Investment Corporation at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Other Support

Loans and Capital investments

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Settlement Investment Corporation (SIC)

Status

Open

Overview of the Settlement Investment Corporation program

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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 criteria of the Settlement Investment Corporation program

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 to the Settlement Investment Corporation program

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.

Document Collection

Gather all necessary documents and relevant information for your business and project.

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.

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.