Indigenous Pathfinder Service ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Indigenous-owned agriculture and agri-food businesses - Indigenous entrepreneurs seeking to start agricultural operations - Indigenous businesses looking to expand existing agriculture activities - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit-led agricultural enterprises - Cooperatives and collectives with Indigenous ownership/control ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable funding for advisory and support services - Grant Size: Covers eligible pathfinder service costs (specific dollar amount varies by project scope) - Matching Requirements: To be confirmed with program administrator - Repayability: Non-repayable grant - Disbursement: Funding flows to approved service providers delivering support to Indigenous businesses ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Information gathering and navigation services - Access to agricultural sector tools and resources - Business planning and feasibility assessment support - Agri-food sector orientation and training - Market analysis and opportunity identification - Regulatory and compliance guidance - Connection to relevant support programs and networks - Mentorship and advisory services for business development ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicant must demonstrate Indigenous ownership or control - Participation in structured pathfinder service program required - Business must operate in or target agriculture/agri-food sector - Engagement with approved service providers or coordinators mandatory - Completion of business navigation milestones to continue support - Documentation of Indigenous status may be required - Program designed as preparatory support for business launch or expansion