Apeetogosan (Métis) Development Corporation Business Loans
Aboriginal Financial Institution providing business loans up to $250,000 plus grants and advisory services for Métis entrepreneurs in Alberta.
About this program
Apeetogosan (Métis) Development Corporation is an Aboriginal Financial Institution (AFI) providing business loans, small business grants, and advisory services to Métis entrepreneurs in Alberta. Apeetogosan offers commercial loans up to $250,000 (with larger amounts available for major projects), the Métis Equity Contribution program providing matching equity grants up to $99,999, and specialized support for Métis women, youth, and Indigenous tourism businesses. Apeetogosan is part of the broader National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association network and works in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada.
Eligibility
Self-identified Métis individuals operating or starting a business in Alberta; majority Métis-owned business (typically 51%+); business plan and viability; Métis status documentation.
Requirements
- Self-identified Métis status
- 51%+ Métis ownership of business
- Alberta-based business operation