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Filling out the SIEF Contribution Program application is a crucial step in seeking financial assistance for your business project. This guide will provide you with a clear, step-by-step approach to efficiently complete the form online.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your Sief application.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Fill in your client name and band in the respective fields at the top of the form. Ensure that the information is accurate and aligns with your identification documents.
3. Review the purpose and guidelines of the SIEF Contribution Program. Select the type of assistance you are seeking: support to start, acquire, or expand a business, or support for an Aboriginal organization.
4. Indicate the structure of your business by selecting one of the options provided (e.g., sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation). Only check one option.
5. For the applicant type section, specify whether the project is located in a First Nation community and provide the name or other location details as required.
6. In the project description section, describe the product or service your business will provide. Include any contributed assets and any preparatory work you have completed for the project.
7. Complete the personal information section by providing details about yourself, including your name, date of birth, contact numbers, and mailing address.
8. Fill in your business information, including legal and operating names, addresses, and contact information.
9. Detail ownership information by listing the owner's name, ancestry, percentage of ownership, and date of birth.
10. Include a written résumé for each owner or attach a statement of education and experience related to the proposal in the education/experience section.
11. Itemize major project expenditures and financing in the project financing section ensuring total project costs equal total project financing.
12. Identify sources of commercial financing, providing contact information for organizations you have approached.
13. Complete the personal net worth statement by listing your assets and liabilities. Calculate your total net worth.
14. Answer the series of yes/no questions in the other information section, and provide explanations as necessary.
15. Ensure you complete the checklist and include all mandatory documents to avoid application delays.
16. Sign and date the statement of client section, ensuring all owners or authorized individuals have signed as required.
17. Save your changes and download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Start your application today to access the financial support available through the SIEF Contribution Program.