Subvention de contrepartie collective du New Relationship Trust de la TACC ### 📋 Eligible Entities - First Nations communities in British Columbia - Indigenous-owned businesses operating within or serving First Nations communities - Sole proprietors from eligible First Nations - Partnerships with First Nations ownership or control - Corporations with First Nations ownership or control - Cooperatives established by First Nations members - Businesses at any stage: startup, expansion, or modernization phase - Must have demonstrated connection to and support from the relevant First Nations community ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $25,000 per project - Matching Requirement: Applicants must provide matching funds or in-kind contributions (collective/community-based matching acceptable) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contribution-based funding) - Funding Type: Matching contribution program - Currency: Canadian dollars - Coverage: Partial project funding only; community/applicant cost-sharing required ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Business startup costs (initial operational setup) - Business modernization (equipment upgrades, technology adoption) - Business growth initiatives (expansion activities, capacity building) - Working capital for eligible enterprise activities - Equipment and technology purchases for business operations - Training and skill development related to business operations - Professional services (consulting, planning) for business development - Expenses must directly support viable business enterprise objectives ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Community Approval: Project must have support and endorsement from the relevant First Nations community - Matching Contribution: Applicant or community must provide matching funds or documented in-kind contributions - Project Viability: Business must demonstrate feasibility and sustainable growth potential - First Nations Connection: Clear benefit to the First Nations community must be established - Reporting Requirements: Recipients must track and report on project outcomes and fund utilization - Timeline: Projects must be completed within agreed upon timeframe (specific duration to be confirmed with program administrator) - Compliance: Funds must