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.