Loan · partly repayable

Community Economic Expansion Program

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. · Manitoba

OpenGeneral
Funding
Loan up to $300,000
Borrow up to $300,000 — repayable, not a payout
Deadline
Ongoing
Open, accepted on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline).
Type
Loan · partly repayable
Covers up to 50% of eligible costs
Company stage
Early Stage / Startup, SME
Limited to: Indigenous only. Only applicants in this group can apply.

Overview

Repayable, interest-free loan of up to $300,000 or 50% of costs to start a new business, purchase an existing business, or upgrade an existing business, with the intent of creating wealth and jobs for First Nations in Manitoba.

Who can apply

  • Intended for Manitoba First Nations / First Nation-owned business ventures
  • detailed eligibility not specified on listing - verify on program website.
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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.

Official program page →

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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 Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.