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This program supports rapid business readiness training for new and existing First Nations entrepreneurs to develop their management and marketing skills.
Nature of Funding
- Funding is available up to 75% of the approved costs.
- The program funds only direct course costs such as tuition, workshop fees, and books.
- Living expenses are not included.
- The program is not intended to finance the acquisition of a degree or certificate.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must submit an application that includes the purpose of the course as well as a course outline and a detailed budget
- The applicant should have approached other First Nation educational funding agencies prior to applying to the Fund
- Training must be through qualified trainers or organizations that have been approved by the Fund to provide appropriate training
- Training must be specific to business management and not occupational training unrelated to the development of management and marketing skills.
- On-the-job training may qualify to better fit the needs of the entrepreneur or manager of a First Nation-owned business.
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