
The Wikwemikong Development Commission's Grants and Loans Program is available to Wikwemikong band members. This program provides incentive for new business start-ups and supports the expansion of existing businesses that demonstrate benefits to the community of Wikwemikong. The maximum amount of financial assistance that is available is $10,000.00 per client.
Eligibility
Must be Wikwemikong Band members (Off-reserve band members may be eligible, depending on available budget allocation).
Must be business-minded, and demonstrate commitment and management capability to ensure the market / financial viability and the success of the proposed project.
Must provide a minimum cash investment of 5% of the total project cost.
Must not have an outstanding loan or account with WDC or other WUIR programs. (Clients may have an option to refinance, however all loans must be current).
Must have a permit to operate a business from the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve Chief and Council.
ALL FOREST-HARVESTING BUSINESSES AND FORESTRY-RELATED BUSINESSES MUST PROVIDE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM THE WIKWEMIKONG FORESTRY, FISH AND WILDLIFE PROGRAM.
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