First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Programme de développement des compétences ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Indigenous peoples and First Nations members - Indigenous-owned businesses - Indigenous entrepreneurs seeking business preparation training - Individuals from First Nations communities - Applicants must demonstrate Indigenous status or affiliation with a recognized First Nations community ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Coverage: Up to 75% of eligible training course costs - Non-Repayable: Grant funding (not a loan) - Cost Components Covered: - Tuition fees - Workshop fees - Book and course materials costs - Matching Requirement: Applicant responsible for minimum 25% of total training costs - Maximum Limit: Not specified in program description (verify with administrator) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Business preparation training courses - Management skills development programs - Marketing and commercialization training - Tuition and enrollment fees - Workshop participation fees - Required textbooks and educational materials - Course-related instructional resources ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicant must be accepted into or enrolled in eligible business training program - Funding applies only to approved, accredited training courses - Applicant must cover minimum 25% of costs (no full funding coverage) - Training must focus on business management and marketing competencies - Funds are disbursed based on course cost documentation - Program is designed to build business readiness skills prior to business launch or expansion - Eligibility verification of Indigenous status required before approval