Fonds de développement Métis-Dene

📋 Eligible Entities - Indigenous-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Northwest Territories - Non-Indigenous SMEs in the Northwest Territories - For-profit businesses operating in the NWT - Businesses seeking to establish or expand operations in the NWT ### 💰 Funding Details - Loan Guarantees: Available to support lending from financial institutions - Working Capital Credits: Flexible funding for operational cash flow needs - Financing: Direct financial support for business initiatives - Lines of Credit: Revolving credit access for ongoing business needs - Term Loans: Fixed-period loans for capital investments and expansion - Repayability: Funds are provided as loans and guarantees (not grants); standard repayment terms apply through lending institutions - Matching Requirements: Not specified in available description; contact program administrator for details ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Working capital and operational expenses - Business expansion and growth initiatives - Capital investments and equipment - General business financing needs - Ongoing operational cash flow management ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Business must be located in or operate within the Northwest Territories - Access to advisory services included with funding products - Applicants must work through participating financial institutions for loan products - Loan guarantees require approval from lending partners - Specific terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria determined on a case-by-case basis - No specific timeline or milestone structure detailed; standard lending assessment applies