Manitoba Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program (MILGP) Pre-Application Form

The Applicant is the organization applying for a loan to acquire an equity interest in a wind project or asset and is requesting a MILGP guarantee for that loan. The Applicant must specify its intended legal structure—such as a Corporation, Limited Partnership, Community Organization, or Arm’s Length Entity (an independent party that operates without influence from other parties involved in the transaction, like a corporation or board).

The Primary Contact is the person that will be contacted regarding the information in this application.

List the Applicant’s shareholders, partners, or limited partners, including their contact information and if they are members of First Nations located in Manitoba, or members of the Manitoba Métis Federation.

Applicants with formal approval and endorsement of their leadership (Chief or President and Council/Cabinet) are eligible to apply for a conditional guarantee under the MILGP.

Provide an overview of the project/asset and how it aligns with Manitoba Hydro's Call for Power and requirements outlined in the Expression of Interest

Provide an overview of the anticipated monetary value ($CAD) of the anticipated project with a breakdown of anticipated financing structure

Applicants are encouraged to provide any supporting documents at this preliminary stage. While not mandatory at this point, these supporting documents will be retained and utilized during the formal application process to help expedite the review and facilitate the issuance of a conditional guarantee. Supporting documents may include the following:

*As part of the formal application process, applicants will be required to submit additional supporting documentation, which may include but not limited to: detailed business plans, financial models, evidence of other sources of project financing, audited financial statements, due diligence reports, and third party assessments.