Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurs
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Overview
Receive up to $25,000 in microloans, combined financing, and grant support.
At a glance
| Categories | grant, loan |
|---|---|
| Funding | $25,000 |
| Status | Accepting applications |
| Region | AB |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
Money Maximum: $25,000 Funding limits Loan Financing: Minimum 50% Non-repayable contribution: Up to 45% Equity Requirement: 0–10% (cash or in-kind) Loan Term: Up to 60 months Eligibility To qualify for the IYE Program, applicants must: Be between 18–39 years old Be a Status First Nation who has resided in Alberta for at least one year Own 51% or more of the business Be actively involved in day-to-day business operations Have credit in good standing, no outstanding collections Submit a simplified business plan and 1-year cash flow forecast
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurs is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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