Waubetek — Programme de financement des entreprises autochtones

À propos du programme

Business Financing Program (BFP) Waubetek can assist Aboriginal businesses with capital to establish, expand or acquire businesses on or off reserve in North-East Ontario .

Business Financing Program (BFP) Waubetek can assist Aboriginal businesses with capital to establish, expand or acquire businesses on or off reserve in North-East Ontario . In summary, this funding is available as follows: Available to First Nation, Inuit and non-status applicants located in North-Eastern Ontario; proof of Indigenous heritage is required. First Nation registered members must provide a copy of their Indian status card. Applicants of Inuit ancestry will provide a letter of confirmation from the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. Non-Status Indians must provide a birth certificate proving a genealogical link to a First Nation registered member. Metis citizens must apply to the Metis Voyageur Development Fund for financial assistance. BFP Conditional Contributions to individuals may be available as a percentage of the total project costs; up to $99,999. The applicant must provide a minimum of 10% equity and must also leverage commercial financing in order to access the conditional contribution for capital projects. BFP Conditional Contributions to First Nation Communities/First Nation owned businesses is available as a percentage of the total project costs up to $250,000.