Grant · not repaid

Business Contribution Fund

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. · Manitoba

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Funding
Up to $250,000
Up to $250,000
Deadline
Ongoing
Open, accepted on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline).
Type
Grant · not repaid
Covers up to 40% of eligible costs
Company stage
Early Stage / Startup, SME
Limited to: Indigenous only. Only applicants in this group can apply.

Overview

Non-repayable contribution of up to 40% of eligible costs (maximum $250,000) for the start-up, expansion or acquisition of a business that is majority Manitoba First Nation-owned.

Who can apply

  • Business must be majority-owned by Manitoba First Nation members/communities
  • funds used for start-up, expansion or acquisition of a business.
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What it can pay for

Business ExpansionCapital / Equipment

Past recipients

No public list of past recipients is linked for this program yet.

Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

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Last checked by SeedPort: Oct 15, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.