Fonds de développement Clarence-Campeau ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Métis individuals and entrepreneurs (primary target) - Métis-owned businesses (sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations) - Métis organizations engaged in economic development - Business entities with Métis ownership or control - Applicants must have genuine connection to the Métis community - Businesses at any stage: startup, early-stage, or established operations ### 💰 Funding Details - Funding Range: $10,000 to $1,000,000 CAD - Funding Instruments: - Grants (non-repayable contributions) - Loans (repayable at defined terms) - Equity participation (capital investment in business) - Matching Requirements: Varies by funding type and project scale - Repayability: Depends on instrument selected; loans require repayment with interest - Terms: Flexible structures tailored to business stage and capacity ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Business startup and establishment costs - Working capital and operational expenses - Equipment and technology acquisition - Facility development and renovation - Marketing and business development activities - Training and skills development for employees - Export market development and expansion - Product development and commercialization - Working capital for existing operations - General economic development initiatives ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility Verification: Proof of Métis identity/status required - Business Plan Requirement: Comprehensive business plan submission mandatory - Financial Projections: Detailed financial forecasts and viability assessment - Community Benefit: Preference for projects creating local employment and economic impact - Reporting Obligations: Regular financial and operational reporting to fund administrators - Fund Usage: Strict adherence to approved use of funds; misuse may require repayment - Timeline: Projects must demonstrate defined milestones and completion dates - Collateral/Security: May be required for loans; assessed case-by-case - Accountability: Recipient accountability for meeting project objectives and timelines - **