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MVDF Business Financing

by Métis Voyageur Development Fund

Also known as: Métis Voyageur Development Fund financing

MVDF lends up to $1.5 million per business (or related businesses) to Ontario companies at least 50% Métis-owned, at preferential rates with business-development support. These are loans, not grants, personal guarantees required, equity set case-by-case; all sectors, for-profit only, province-wide including every Northern Ontario district. Current intake status is uncertain: the official site offers applications by e-mail on request, but some secondary directories list the fund as closed. Confirm directly with MVDF (613-798-0133) before planning around it.

Amount
Up to $1,500,000

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Instrument
Loan (repayable)
Status
Open, continuous intake no fixed deadline; approvals on the funder's cycle
Your share
Equity requirements determined case-by-case with flexibility; personal guarantees required

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Who qualifies
For profit business · 50%+ Indigenous ownership
  • At least one owner must be Métis and hold 50% or more of the business
  • Business must reside or operate in Ontario (province-wide, all Northern Ontario districts eligible)
  • Not-for-profits excluded

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Application process

Call first. This funder expects contact with a program officer before you apply.

  1. Contact MVDF to request an application by e-mail
  2. Submit application with business plan and financials
  3. Underwriting; personal guarantees required; equity set case-by-case

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Common questions

Does MVDF give grants?

No, MVDF provides loans (up to $1.5M per business or related businesses) at preferential rates with business development support, not non-repayable grants.

Who qualifies for MVDF financing?

For-profit businesses residing or operating anywhere in Ontario where at least one Métis owner holds 50% or more of the business. All industries and sectors are supported; not-for-profits are excluded.

Is MVDF currently accepting applications?

Uncertain as of 2026-08-17. The official site says the team will provide an application by e-mail, but at least one secondary directory lists the fund as closed. Contact info@mvdf.ca or 613-798-0133 to confirm before applying.

Apply

Apply on the funder’s site and confirm current terms there:

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