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Grants and Funding for Indigenous Businesses and Organizations

Funding for Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs, communities, and organizations in Canada can support enterprise development, community priorities, infrastructure, employment, innovation, partnerships, and other eligible projects. Funders may define First Nations, Inuit, and Métis applicants differently through ownership, control, governance, community mandate, location, or recognized partnerships. Confirm the applicant category first, then document the project purpose, decision-making authority, expected benefits, funding mechanism, eligible costs, and evidence required for the proposed work.

2022 programs
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 2

    Hotel financing for construction and renovation
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 31, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesOpen

    AgriScience Program – Projects

    Supports pre-commercial agricultural research and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 31, 2028
    Canada
  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Humanitarian Workforce (HWF) - COVID-19 and other large-scale emergencies

    Supports NGOs in emergency response and capacity building
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1

    Loans to develop Quebec tourist attractions
    Eligible Funding
    From $150,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 31, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative

    Supports AI adoption and commercialization by Quebec SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 18, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Economic Development & Growth in Employment (EDGE) Incentive Program

    Supports tax-based incentives for employment property development
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 77% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Futurpreneur Canada logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOther SupportOpen

    Futurpreneur

    Financing and mentorship for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $75,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management (AAROM) Program

    Supports Indigenous aquatic resource and oceans management capacity development
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Green Municipal Fund (GMF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Capital project: Community Energy Systems

    Funding to build and deploy renewable community energy systems
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis

    Supports employers hiring candidates facing employment barriers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Capitale-Commerce

    Support for local commercial diversification
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 27, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Museum Assistance Program - Exhibition Circulation Fund

    Supports museums hosting travelling exhibitions and borrowing artefacts
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Aquaculture Development

    Funds Indigenous communal aquaculture and fisheries business development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario

    Funding AI commercialization and adoption in Northern Ontario businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Regional defence investment initiative (RDII) – Quebec

    Supports Quebec organizations integrating into domestic and international defence supply chains
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada — Pivot projects

    Support for tariff-affected Atlantic Canadian businesses and business-support organizations to implement pivot projects, improve productivity, diversify markets and strengthen supply chains.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000,000 $ · Up to 1% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesOpen

    Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program

    Supports advanced critical minerals pilot projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Forestry Initiative

    Supports Indigenous-led forest sector projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 45,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 25, 2026 · Closing date : September 1, 2028
    Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Entrepreneurial grant

    Startup and succession support for entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)

    Funding for strategic infrastructure supporting northern Quebec mining sector
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    iVisit

    Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Movable Cultural Property Grants

    Supports acquisition of nationally significant cultural property in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP)

    Supports northern research training for students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 15, 2026 · Closing date : December 1, 2026
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Recyc-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Support Program for Isolated Communities

    Supporting waste management in isolated communities in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 950,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : April 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Business case: Community Energy Systems

    Funding to develop business cases for low-carbon community energy systems
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Green Municipal Fund (GMF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Business case: Organic Waste-to-Energy

    Funding to develop business cases for organic waste-to-energy solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Green Municipal Fund (GMF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Capital project: Organic Waste-to-Energy

    Funding for municipal organic waste-to-energy system construction and commissioning
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Elevate Talent logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Elevate Talent

    Pool of underrepresented talent in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 9, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Green Municipal Fund (GMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Study: Organic Waste-to-Energy

    Funding for feasibility studies designing organic waste-to-energy systems
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    MRC Beauce-Sartigan — RRF 2025-2028

    Supports territorial development and local vitality projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $500,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    AGRI Talent

    Supports agriculture employers hiring post-secondary students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development

    Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal funding partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $600 to $5,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Green Municipal Fund (GMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Feasibility study – Adaptation in Action

    Supports feasibility studies for municipal climate adaptation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 70,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 27, 2026 · Closing date : December 15, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Local Journalism Initiative - Changing Narratives Fund

    Supports diverse journalists in civic journalism
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Canada
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  • MRC de Manicouagan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Manicouagan — Signature Innovation

    Supports innovative territorial projects in Manicouagan
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces

    Supports Prairie businesses entering defence supply chains
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 31, 2027
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Canada — Pivot projects

    Funding for pivot projects by tariff-affected businesses and business-support organizations in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and Yukon to improve productivity, diversify markets and strengthen supply chains.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Study: Community Energy Systems

    Supports feasibility studies for low-carbon community energy system design
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Financing — Tech Companies

    Tailored financing for Canadian tech companies
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Corporation de développement économique montagnaise (CDEM) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CDEM — Non-refundable contributions

    Supports Indigenous business start-up, growth, and planning activities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Charlevoix Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities

    Funding for sustainable tourism attractions and infrastructure
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $200,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Charlevoix Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering

    Support for structuring, regional tourism development projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $200,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Guidance grants

    Strategic consulting support for business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Laval tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities

    Support for developing and enhancing Laval tourism attractions
    Eligible Funding
    From $35,000 to $250,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 22, 2028
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Nunavik Tourism (CED-Q) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Nunavik Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations

    Funding for tourism projects in Nunavik
    Eligible Funding
    From $45,000 to $99,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Nunavik Tourism (CED-Q) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Nunavik Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities

    Support for sustainable tourism attractions, activities and facilities
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $95,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Nunavik Tourism (CED-Q) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Nunavik Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development

    Supports digital tourism development in Nunavik
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $25,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Nunavik Tourism (CED-Q) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Nunavik Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

    Support for tourism consulting and studies
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $95,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Outaouais Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Accommodations

    Support for structuring, sustainable tourism accommodation projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $90,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Outaouais Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business

    Supports digital transformation of Outaouais tourism businesses
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $30,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Outaouais Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering

    Support for major structuring tourism projects in Outaouais
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $150,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Outaouais Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

    Funding for tourism studies and consulting services
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $90,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Green Municipal Fund (GMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Study: New construction of municipal buildings

    Support for feasibility studies for energy-efficient municipal new buildings
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Wood Construction Innovation Program

    Supports innovative use of wood in sustainable construction projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $400,000 to $2,500,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Financing — Start-up

    Financing for Canadian businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Critical Capital Assistance Capital Grants

    Supports urgent life-safety repairs for Vancouver cultural facilities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    EHRC — Empowering Futures

    Support for WIL placements in electricity
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Energy Affordability Program

    Free home energy upgrades for income-eligible Ontario households
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Financial assistance for hiring First Nations and Inuit members

    Integration support for First Nations and Inuit employment
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1

    Supports tourism festivals and events in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Financial assistance for workforce training in northern communities

    Supports workforce training projects in northern Quebec communities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 21, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities

    Supports food production and preservation projects in northern Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 275,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 21, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    First Nations Child and Family Services Program

    Supports culturally appropriate prevention and protection services
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 75,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Yukon, Canada
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    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    First Nations Waste Management Initiative

    Supports sustainable waste management projects for First Nations communities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Grow the Herd Pilot Program

    Supports PEI beef producers to expand herds and supply Certified Island Beef
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    PE, Canada
  • Toronto Arts Council (TAO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Arts Projects

    Supports Indigenous arts projects in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 14, 2027
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Magnet logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Magnet — Student Work Placement Program

    Supports employers hiring post-secondary students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Intercultural Projects

    Support for intercultural projects in Charlevoix-Est
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Clermont, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Rivière-du-Loup logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 1: Regional outreach fund / Territorial projects

    Supports regional development projects with lasting territorial impact
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
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    MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies

    Supports innovative renewable energy projects in Rivière-du-Loup
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation

    Support for innovative territorial projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada

Questions about Indigenous business funding in Canada

Applicant definitions, governance, place, partnerships, project evidence, and funding mechanisms.

Who may qualify as an Indigenous applicant?

Definitions vary by program. An eligible applicant might be an Indigenous-owned business, entrepreneur, community government, development corporation, nonprofit organization, or partnership with an eligible Indigenous lead or beneficiary. Confirm the recognized category and any ownership, control, citizenship, membership, mandate, or governance requirement in the current guide.

What ownership or governance documents may be requested?

Depending on the applicant, a funder may request corporate ownership records, governing documents, board or council authorization, community resolutions, partnership agreements, or other evidence of control and mandate. No single document or identity criterion applies to every program, so follow the current applicant definition.

Are opportunities limited to projects on reserve?

Not necessarily. A location rule can refer to a reserve, community, settlement, Inuit region, Métis homeland, service area, operating site, or the place where benefits will occur. Some opportunities are place-specific and others are not, so verify the geographic wording instead of inferring it from the audience label.

How should an Indigenous partnership describe its project?

State who leads, who holds decision authority, what each partner contributes, how benefits are defined, and how procurement, data, intellectual property, revenue, and reporting will be governed. Use the community’s and funder’s appropriate terminology, document consent, and avoid presenting a partner as a passive eligibility device.

How can a project describe Indigenous business or community benefits?

Define the intended economic, employment, capacity, service, cultural, or community outcome with the people affected by the project. Explain who benefits, how decisions were made, what evidence supports the need, how progress will be measured, and who controls data and reporting. Avoid unsupported or pan-Indigenous assumptions.

Is an Indigenous audience match enough to establish eligibility?

No. Recognition of an Indigenous applicant category is only one eligibility condition. Final eligibility may still depend on the specific applicant type, ownership or governance threshold, location, project purpose, partnership structure, eligible costs, timing, and source documentation. Confirm every material condition with the funder and keep the evidence consistent with the organization’s actual authority and proposed role.

Which factors can expand funding options for an Indigenous project?

Project purpose, province or territory, industry, funding mechanism, applicant structure, and partnership roles can each affect eligibility. When Indigenous participation is a project priority rather than a strict applicant condition, a broader program may still recognize the work. Confirm that the proposed applicant, governance, authority, benefits, and partnership structure remain eligible under the funder’s current rules.