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Métis-Dene Development Fund
Métis-Dene Development Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Odds
Not published
Effort
1–3 weeks
Can you get this?
✓For Indigenous entrepreneurs in the NWT
✓Business must be starting or expanding
✓Dedicated program for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
✓Dedicated program for Indigenous youth entrepreneurs
Your real odds
MDDF has funded over 715 businesses since 1991 and deployed more than $30M, which signals consistent deal flow rather than a highly selective one-time pool.
Applications are accepted year-round, so you are not competing against a fixed cohort, and approval turns primarily on your documentation and business plan quality.
What it takes
Prepare required documents: driver's license, business plan, and financial statements1–3 weeks
Submit application via their Apply Now portal or contact the Yellowknife office directly1–2 hours
Receive analysis and recommendation once all information is on filevaries; they advertise quick turnaround
Worth knowing
MDDF works with a network of partner organizations to help leverage project finances, so they can potentially stack or connect you to additional funding sources beyond their own loans.
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