Clarence Campeau Development Fund Business Plans for Saskatchewan Métis Entrepreneurs
The Clarence Campeau Development Fund (CCDF) supports Métis entrepreneurs and communities in Saskatchewan. Its Business Plan Program can consider funding up to 75% of the cost of a professional business plan, to a maximum of $10,000.
What Is the Clarence Campeau Development Fund?
The Clarence Campeau Development Fund (CCDF) was established by the Métis Society of Saskatchewan Inc. in 1997 through an agreement with the Government of Saskatchewan. Its mission is to support Métis entrepreneurs and communities in Saskatchewan with funding, guidance and hands-on business support.
CCDF offers interest-free and interest-bearing loans, non-repayable grants, and support programs for existing clients. Its Business Plan Program lets entrepreneurs hire professional consultants to research and write a business plan that can attract financing. CCDF can consider funding up to 75% of the costs, to a maximum of $10,000.
CCDF and SMEDCO. The SaskMétis Economic Development Corporation (SMEDCO) has helped Saskatchewan Métis entrepreneurs since 1987. SMEDCO’s website is at ccdf-smedco.com. The two organizations’ websites list the same Saskatoon and Regina offices, phone number and board, largely the same staff, and use the same funding application form. Neither website describes the formal relationship, so ask which program suits your project when you call.
Acadia Hill prepares business plans to meet CCDF’s requirements and, as a CBV firm, business valuations for Métis entrepreneurs buying an existing business.
CCDF at a Glance
- Established in 1997 by the Métis Society of Saskatchewan Inc.
- Serves Métis entrepreneurs and communities in Saskatchewan
- Business Plan Program: up to 75% of costs, maximum $10,000
- Loans (interest-free and interest-bearing) and non-repayable grants
- Management Skills Program: up to 75%, maximum $10,000 per entrepreneur
- Ocînâs (Community) Program for Métis economic development corporations
- Offices in Saskatoon and Regina, shared with SMEDCO
Programs for Saskatchewan Métis Entrepreneurs
CCDF describes its programs in three groups: business planning, business loans and grants, and support for existing businesses. SMEDCO offers loan financing and a non-repayable grant. Each program’s amounts and terms are confirmed with a business advisor.
CCDF Business Plan Program
Allows entrepreneurs to engage professional consultants to do the research and planning needed for a business plan that can attract the appropriate financing.
Métis Entrepreneur Equity Program
Provides equity through a non-repayable grant, improving the applicant’s ability to leverage financing from other institutions and agencies.
Business Development Programs
The Business Development Program provides equity through a repayable interest-free loan. The Major Business Development Program supports large-scale opportunities, including the energy and resource sectors, through an interest-bearing loan.
Women’s and Youth Programs
Interest-free loans for Métis women and youth, a combined loan-and-grant micro-program for women, and the IWE and IYE programs developed with Indigenous Services Canada and NACCA.
Ocînâs (Community) Program
Helps Métis economic development corporations build capacity, from setting up governance to strategic planning. Communities can access up to 75% of eligible costs, to a lifetime maximum of $10,000.
SMEDCO Programs
The SMEDCO Loan Financing Program offers secured, interest-bearing loans. SMEDCO’s Métis Assistance Program (MAP) offers a non-repayable grant that helps applicants secure additional financing.
CCDF General Guidelines
CCDF’s general guidelines are that applicants must be of Métis ancestry, operating a business based in Saskatchewan, and that funded businesses must demonstrate viability. SMEDCO’s website lists the same two guidelines.
For the youth and women’s programs, CCDF adds that the business must be for-profit, at least 51% owned by a Saskatchewan Métis youth (18–39) or Métis woman, and that the applicant contributes at least 5% equity.
CCDF lists projects that are not eligible, including political bodies, cultural activities, social programs, residential real estate, commercial real estate held only to lease to others, personal-use assets, bars, pawnshops, payday loans, tobacco, cannabis, most gambling, basic farming and ranching, payment of dividends, most refinancing, and restaurants in large urban centres. Some of these have exceptions.
- Métis ancestry
- Business based in Saskatchewan
- Business demonstrates viability
- Personal financial statement for loan and grant programs
- At least 51% ownership and 5% equity (youth and women’s programs)
- Project type not on CCDF’s ineligible list
What Your CCDF Application Involves
CCDF’s process starts with a free consultation with a business advisor, followed by an assessment of the project’s viability. The applications page sets out the forms to use.
Free Consultation
CCDF starts with a free consultation so its advisors can understand you, your goals and your business before assessing viability.
Funding Application
New applicants complete CCDF’s fillable Funding Application and email it to CCDF. SMEDCO’s website offers the same application form.
Personal Financial Statement
Projects under CCDF’s Business Loans and Grants require a personal financial statement in addition to the application form.
A Sound Business Plan
CCDF’s youth and women’s programs state that funded businesses must demonstrate viability through a sound business plan.
Existing Clients
Existing CCDF clients use a separate Management Skills & Business Support application for training and third-party professional support.
Community Projects
Métis economic development corporations use separate Ocînâs (Community) Program applications for new and existing corporations.
CCDF Support After You Start
CCDF also funds training and professional support for existing clients. Terms below are as CCDF publishes them; confirm current amounts with a business advisor.
Business Plan (75%)
Up to 75% of professional business plan costs, to a maximum of $10,000.
Management Skills (75%)
Training for existing clients to build management skills: up to 75% of approved costs, maximum $10,000 per entrepreneur.
Business Support
Third-party advice and analysis on specific business issues for existing CCDF clients.
Ocînâs Community (75%)
Up to 75% of eligible costs for Métis economic development corporations, lifetime maximum $10,000.
Youth Training
Free workshops, webinars and training for Métis youth through the IYE program.
Women’s Mentorship
Dedicated staff, training, networking and mentorship for Métis women through the IWE program.
How Acadia Hill Supports Your CCDF Application
Acadia Hill prepares business plans to meet CCDF’s requirements: a clear description of the business, a market analysis, a realistic financing structure and financial projections that show the business is viable.
We provide a written quote and scope for the Business Plan Program. Confirm with CCDF how it wants the plan funding arranged before the plan work begins.
If you are buying an existing business, Acadia Hill is a CBV firm and can prepare an independent business valuation to support the purchase price.
Estimate your funding with our Indigenous funding calculator, see the SIEF business plan page for First Nations entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan, or compare programs across Canada on our Indigenous business plans page.
CCDF Business Plan Deliverables
- Complete business plan for your CCDF application
- Integrated financial projections (income, cash flow, balance sheet)
- Project costs matched to your financing
- Market analysis and competitive positioning
- Management and staffing section
- Written quote and scope for the Business Plan Program
- CBV business valuation for acquisitions (if needed)
From First Call to a CCDF-Ready Plan
The steps follow CCDF’s own process: a consultation, an application, and a business plan that shows viability.
Free Consultation
Talk through your project with us, and book CCDF’s own free consultation with one of its business advisors.
Business Plan Funding
Apply to CCDF’s Business Plan Program with Acadia Hill’s written quote and scope.
Plan Development
Once funding is in place, we gather your information, build the plan and projections, and review the draft with you by phone or Zoom.
Financing Application
Final plan delivered, ready to support your CCDF or SMEDCO financing application.
CCDF Business Plan Pricing
If CCDF approves funding at 75%, your out-of-pocket cost for a $5,000 business plan would be about $1,250. CCDF’s contribution is capped at $10,000.
Full Business Plan
- Complete plan for your CCDF application
- Integrated financial projections
- Project costs matched to financing
- Market analysis and competitive positioning
- Written quote and scope for the Business Plan Program
Financial Projections Only
- Income statement forecasts
- Cash flow projections
- Balance sheet projections
- Break-even analysis
- Built from your actual revenue drivers and cost structure
CCDF & SMEDCO Business Plan FAQ
Discuss Your CCDF Business Plan
If you are a Métis entrepreneur in Saskatchewan considering CCDF or SMEDCO funding, start with a free, confidential conversation. We can help you scope the plan and provide a quote for your application. You can also contact us here.
- Phone 204-951-4751
- Email info@acadiahill.com
CCDF Contact Information
Clarence Campeau Development Fund
2158 Airport Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6M6
Toll-free: 1-888-657-4870
Local: 306-657-4870
Websites: clarencecampeau.com · ccdf-smedco.com (SMEDCO)