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SMEDCO Loan Programs
Financing for Métis business growth in Saskatchewan
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
SaskMétis Economic Development Corporation offers repayable term loan financing and non-repayable grant options for Métis entrepreneurs across Saskatchewan to start, expand, or purchase a business. It supports startup launches, business expansion, and the purchase of existing businesses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a new business.
- Acquiring an existing business.
- Expanding a business.
Documents Needed
- The Application Form.
- The Funding Application.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Métis entrepreneurs operating a business based in Saskatchewan.
Who is not eligible
- Political bodies for political process.
- Businesses in residential real estate or commercial real estate for the sole purpose of lease or rent to others; the applicant’s business must occupy the majority of space and be commercially viable, exclusive of the rental or lease income to receive support from CCDF, and some exceptions may apply.
- Bars, sexually exploitive businesses in nature, pawnshops, payday loans, tobacco retailers or manufacturers, cannabis businesses, and gambling businesses; some exceptions may apply to gambling – VLTs.
- Basic farming and ranching businesses, and restaurants in large Urban Centres; some exceptions apply.
- Applicants whose principals or guarantors are undischarged bankrupts or have bankruptcy proceedings in existence with respect to themselves or companies they operate.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cultural activities and social programs.
- Residential real estate and commercial real estate for the sole purpose of lease or rent to others. The applicant’s business must occupy the majority of space and be commercially viable, exclusive of the rental/lease income to receive support from CCDF (some exceptions may apply). Commercial real estate (some exceptions may apply).
- Contribution towards an asset that can be perceived to be for personal use (car or pickup truck).
- Payment of dividends.
- Refinancing (some exceptions apply).
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
How to apply
- Download the Application Form.
- Save a copy of the completed form for your records before submitting.
- Submit the completed Application Form to one of the SMEDCO offices or send it to info@ccdf-smedco.com.
Processing and Agreement
- Submitting this application helps our team begin assessing your project and understanding how SMEDCO can support your business journey.
Additional information
- The Métis Assistance Program (MAP) is designed to strengthen applicants’ ability to secure additional financing from other institutions and agencies.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the SMEDCO Loan Programs Program
What is the SMEDCO Loan Programs?
SaskMétis Economic Development Corporation offers repayable term loan financing and non-repayable grant options for Métis entrepreneurs across Saskatchewan to start, expand, or purchase a business. It supports startup launches, business expansion, and the purchase of existing businesses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the SMEDCO Loan Programs program?
To be eligible for the SMEDCO Loan Programs program, you must:
Applicants must be of Métis ancestry
Applicants must be operating a business based in Saskatchewan
Businesses funded must demonstrate viability
What expenses are eligible under SMEDCO Loan Programs?
Starting a new business.
Acquiring an existing business.
Expanding a business.
Who can I contact for more information about the SMEDCO Loan Programs?
You can contact Government of Saskatchewan by email at info@ccdf-smedco.com or by phone at 306-657-4870.
Where is the SMEDCO Loan Programs available?
The SMEDCO Loan Programs program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the SMEDCO Loan Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SMEDCO Loan Programs is a Grant and Funding