Our Mandate
To improve the general economic well-being of Manitoba First Nations people by encouraging, promoting, developing and assisting to improve business and economic opportunities for Manitoba First Nations and their members.
Our 7 Guiding Principles
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The Fund will only support those projects that are economically viable and provide a positive return on investment to First Nations entrepreneurs, communities and FPEGF.
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2
Leveraging other investment dollars is critical to the growth of the First Nation’s economy and must be demonstrated by every business proposal presented to FPEGF.
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Capacity building will be an important criteria in the decision-making processes, be it human capital, infrastructure or community capacity.
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Job creation, long-term and sustainable employment opportunities, in areas where there is high unemployment, is desirable.
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A portion of the Fund will be targeted for projects originating in rural and northern Manitoba.
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All businesses receiving funding will have to meet or exceed prevailing environmental and health standards.
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FPEGF, while looking to assist businesses of high economic return, will also consider the needs of the applicants; in general, applications of exceptional merit with the greatest need will receive the highest priority.