First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Programme de coentreprises ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Indigenous-owned businesses and enterprises - First Nations, Inuit, and Métis entrepreneurs - Indigenous corporations and co-operatives - Joint venture partnerships with Indigenous ownership/control - Businesses majority-owned and controlled by Indigenous peoples - For-profit enterprises operating in Canada ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Range: $200,000 to $1,000,000 - Project Threshold: Projects must exceed $500,000 in total cost - Funding Type: Non-repayable contribution (grant-based) - Matching Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate co-investment or matching funds from other sources - Multiple Financing Options: Various funding structures available depending on project type and applicant circumstances ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Major capital projects and infrastructure development - Business expansion initiatives - Equipment and technology acquisition - Facility construction or renovation - Working capital for scaling operations - Project-based investments exceeding $500,000 threshold - Joint venture establishment and development costs ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Minimum project cost requirement: $500,000 - Applicants must secure co-investment or matching funding commitments - Grant amounts between $200,000–$1,000,000 based on project scope - Projects must demonstrate economic growth and job creation potential - Indigenous ownership and control must be maintained - Recipients must meet program reporting and compliance requirements - Funding subject to application review and approval process - Specific milestones and deliverables tied to project timeline