Efficiency Manitoba Indigenous Small Business Program
Grant, In-Kind Support
Description:
This program offers free energy efficient upgrades specifically for First Nation and Métis small businesses. Efficiency Manitoba covers 100% of the total cost of their energy efficient upgrades, including materials and installations.
Comments on Funding:
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
The applicant must:
1. be a First Nation business, on reserve or off-reserve, where the band or a band member is paying the utility bill at a commercial rate.
2. be a Métis owned business, where the owner is paying the utility bill at a commercial rate. Pre-approval is required and the business must be registered with the Louis Riel Capital Corporation. Efficiency Manitoba will work with the business owner and the Manitoba Metis Federation to determine eligibility.
3. operate in a facility under 15,000 sq. ft.
4. not be part of a national franchise or chain.
5. have ten or fewer locations in Manitoba.
Application Steps:
1. Applicants must get in touch to receive their free energy efficient upgrades and Phase 2 assessment.
2. Efficiency Manitoba has partnered with Ecofitt to help plan applicants energy efficient upgrades.
3. Efficiency Manitoba covers 100% of the total cost of the applicants energy efficient upgrades, including materials and installations.
Documentation Needed:
No specific documentation has been identified.
Other Things to Note:
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