Youth Entrepreneurship Program, Métis Fishers & Trappers Program and Small Business Program

Three financing programs have been created to further strengthen Red River Métis economic development and entrepreneurship through increased support for small business and new business start-ups.

The initiative will provide financial support to Red River Métis citizens who are either youth entrepreneurs ages 18-29, small / home based businesses, or Fishers & Trappers through three loan programs specific to the needs of the applicant:

Youth Entrepreneurship Program - YEP

  • Program for Métis youth - ages 18 - 29
  • Provides up to $30,000.00 in financing comprised of a loan and a grant
  • Grant portion up to 40% of project costs
  • Terms up to 60 months
  • Preferred interest rate
  • Open Loan (no penalty for additional principal payments)

YEP Information Sheet

YEP Credit Application

Personal Statement of Affairs (required with each application; each owner must fill out a separate form)

Small Business Program - SBP

  • Program for Red River Métis Entrepreneurs
  • Provides up to $30,000.00 in financing comprised of a loan and a grant
  • Grant portion up to 30% of project costs
  • Terms up to 60 months
  • Open Loan (no penalty for additional principal payments)

SBP Information Sheet

SBP Credit Application

Personal Statement of Affairs (required with each application; each owner must fill out a separate form)

Métis Fishers & Trappers Program - MFT

  • Program for Red River Métis commercial Fishers and Trappers
  • Provides up to $30,000.00 in financing comprised of a loan and a grant
  • Grant portion up to 30% of project costs
  • Terms up to 60 months
  • Flexible payment plans
  • Open Loan (no penalty for additional principal payments)

MFT Information Sheet

MFT Credit Application

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