LRCC — Programme pour les femmes métisses en entrepreneuriat ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Métis women entrepreneurs (primary eligibility requirement) - Business stage: Startup or existing business owners seeking expansion - Métis citizenship: Applicants must have documented Métis heritage and status - Canadian residency: Must be a Canadian resident - Business ownership: Applicant must own or control the business (sole proprietor, partnership, or corporation structure acceptable) ### 💰 Funding Details - Total available funding: Up to $30,000 per applicant - Funding composition: Hybrid structure combining both grant and loan components - Grant portion: Non-repayable funding (specific percentage not specified in program description) - Loan portion: Repayable financing component (terms and interest rates to be confirmed with LRCC) - Matching requirements: To be confirmed with program administrator - Repayment terms: Loan repayment schedule determined upon approval ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Business startup costs (for new ventures) - Business development and expansion (for existing operations) - Working capital needs - Equipment and asset purchases (typical for small business development) - Operational expenses to support business launch or growth - Specific eligible vs. ineligible expense categories to be confirmed with LRCC ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Métis status verification: Proof of Métis heritage and recognition required - Business plan requirement: Applicant must submit a viable business plan - Application review process: LRCC assessment and approval timeline applies - Fund disbursement: Contingent upon meeting program conditions - Reporting obligations: Likely requirement to report on business progress and fund usage - Loan covenant: Compliance with loan agreement terms (if applicable) - Timeline: No specific deadline provided; contact LRCC for application windows