Loan, Private Grant

SIEF Contribution Program

The SIEF Contribution Program is a needs based program with a mandate to create jobs and to increase the economic well-being of First Nations people.  

Funding for projects is completed in a two stage process.  Stage one is the application form to determine eligibility and to have business plan completed by a business plan writer.  Stage two requires a comprehensive business plan that should include 3 year projected financials to be submitted for further consideration; that demonstrates the long-term viability of the proposal and the ability to create jobs.

The SIEF Contribution Program is in the form of a conditional non-repayable financial contribution up to a maximum of $99,999.00 of total projects costs for individual applications and up to a maximum of $250,000.00 of total project costs for community or band owned enterprise applications.

Please contact a Business Development Officer for an application.

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  • Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation Inc. (SIEF)
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  • Last updated 3 years ago
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Description

The SIEF Contribution Program is a needs based program with a mandate to create jobs and to increase the economic well-being of First Nations people.  

Funding for projects is completed in a two stage process.  Stage one is the application form to determine eligibility and to have business plan completed by a business plan writer.  Stage two requires a comprehensive business plan that should include 3 year projected financials to be submitted for further consideration; that demonstrates the long-term viability of the proposal and the ability to create jobs.

The SIEF Contribution Program is in the form of a conditional non-repayable financial contribution up to a maximum of $99,999.00 of total projects costs for individual applications and up to a maximum of $250,000.00 of total project costs for community or band owned enterprise applications.

Please contact a Business Development Officer for an application.



The program is designed to support:  Business start-ups, business acquisitions, or expansions to existing businesses.