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Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Aboriginal entrepreneurs
Conditional contributions to assist Aboriginal businesses and First Nation communities with capital to establish, expand or acquire businesses. Funding supports capital projects, business planning, business valuations, marketing, business support, and mentorship. Funding limits are up to $99,999 for individuals and up to $250,000 for First Nation Communities/First Nation-owned businesses, provided equity and, for capital projects, commercial financing are secured.
Business Size: small, medium
Region: North-Eastern Ontario
Demographics: Indigenous
Other Criteria: Proof of Aboriginal heritage is required (First Nation registered members provide Indian status card, Inuit ancestry provide letter from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Non-Status Indians provide birth certificate proving genealogical link to First Nation registered member), Applicant must provide a minimum of 10% unencumbered cash equity for capital projects, Applicant must provide a minimum of 25% equity for Business Planning, Business Valuations, Marketing, Business Support, and Mentorship projects, Must leverage commercial financing for capital projects (not required for planning/marketing/support projects), Applicant(s) must have relevant industry background, licenses, and certifications pertaining to the business activity, including management capacity, Business must be located within the Waubetek Service Area, Applicant must be an active entrepreneur, involved on a full-time basis (holding employment while operating the business is not preferred), Application must be complete, signed, and identity of applicant(s) confirmed through government ID or incorporation documents
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This program is available to small, medium businesses located in North-Eastern Ontario.
This program offers funding up to $250,000 (minimum $99,999).
This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.
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“Saved me several hours of research” — New Business Owner, Vancouver