Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Indigenous women entrepreneurs - Indigenous gender-diverse people in business - First Nations, Inuit, and Métis women and gender-diverse individuals - Self-employed individuals and business owners - Persons with business ownership aspirations ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Non-repayable support program - Funding Type: In-kind contributions through mentorship and business resources (not direct cash disbursement) - Cost to Participant: Typically free or low-cost access to programming - Matching Requirements: None specified; program covers costs through partner organizations - Financial Ceiling: Varies by delivery partner and program component ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses The program supports development in the following areas: - Business skills training and workshops - Management training and development - Entrepreneurship education - Peer mentorship matching and facilitation - Business planning guidance - Access to business resources and tools - Networking and community building opportunities - Career navigation support ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility Verification: Applicants must confirm Indigenous identity and gender status - Program Participation: Commitment to engage with assigned mentors and participate in sessions - Timeline: Varies by delivery partner; typically ongoing cohort-based enrollment - Accountability: Progress tracking through mentorship outcomes and skill development assessments - Geographic Availability: Access dependent on local program delivery partners - Application Process: Direct enrollment through partner organizations or program coordinators