SIEF Contribution Program
Provided by: Saskatchewan Indigenous Enterprise Foundation
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Service Description
A needs based program with a mandate to create jobs and to increase the economic well-being of First Nations people. The program is designed to support business start-ups, business acquisitions, or expansions to existing businesses.
- In the form of a non-repayable financial contribution up to a maximum of$99,999 of total projects costs for individual applications and up to a maximum of $250,000 of total project costs for community or band owned enterprise applications.
Eligibility
Clients and their business must be based in Saskatchewan.
Additional eligibility criteria:
- registered Status Indian
- a majority owned First Nations business/financial organization or
- a development corporation.
Visit the website for details on eligible/ineligible projects.
All applications require a minimum of a 10 per cent cash equity contribution from the client.
All applicants must secure a business loan from a financial institution for a percentage of their project cost.
Application Process
- Stage one: application to determine eligibility.
- Stage two: submit comprehensive business plan to be submitted for further consideration. Application form available online.
Fax: 306-373-4969
Business Line: 306-955-4550
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon), 1:00 - 4:30
Service Website
www.sief.sk.ca/pages/program_details/contribution_program.html
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Coverage Area
Saskatchewan
Languages Offered
English
Saskatchewan Indigenous Enterprise Foundation
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Mailing Address
202A Joseph Okemasis Drive
Asimakaniseekan Askiy Reserve
Saskatoon SK S7N 1B1
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Location Info
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 -- 4:30 pm
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - designated parking spaces; Wheelchair access - front or side or back doors; Wheelchair access - ramps; Wheelchair access - washrooms (at least one); Wheelchair access - call for details or special appointment req’d
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