• The promoter must be Cree & Beneficiary under James Bay Northern Quebec Agreement
• The project must be realized in the Cree Territory
• The project is supported by a Band Council Resolution or by an Agreement in principle with the Local Band
• The promoter must provide a Guarantee on the Loan
• The promoter must submit a full business plan in english only (the business plan should not exceed six months from the date of its submission)
• Environmental Assessment Approval (if required)
• Partnership loan or Joint Venture Agreement (if required)

To be eligible for the EEG loan from the EEG's Youth Strategy Program the following requirements must be met:

• The promoter must be between the ages of 18-35
• The promoter must be Cree & Beneficiary under James Bay Northern Quebec Agreement
• The project must be realized in the Cree Territory
• The project is supported by a Band Council Resolution or by an Agreement in principle with the Local Band
• The promoter must provide a Guarantee on the Loan
• The promoter must submit a full business plan
• Environmental Assessment Approval (if required)
• Partnership loan or Joint Venture Agreement (if required)
• EEg's General Investment Fund is available to Cree promoters. Non-Cree promoters may be eligible to apply for funding through EEG's funding partners