Updated June 2026

Grants and Funding for Indigenous Businesses in Canada for 2026

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Indigenous business grants provide funding for growth and innovation. They help entrepreneurs launch, expand, and succeed in various industries.

1844 programs available

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography
Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
Intensive training in observational oceanography
NL, NS, Canada
Closing date : December 12, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NL, NS, Canada
Closing date : December 12, 2025
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
CER -Financial assistance program for participants
Canada Energy Regulator
Support for public participation in hearings
Canada
Closing date : April 17, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Closing date : April 17, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Certified Emerging Indigenous Leaders (CEIL) Program Scholarship
Indigenous Learning Centre
Leadership scholarship for Indigenous youth
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CFUW Indigenous Women's Award (IWA)
CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW)
Funding for Indigenous women in higher education
Canada
Closing date : January 10, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Closing date : January 10, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Chase Memorial Scholarships
Mr. F.H. Chase Trust Fund
Scholarship for Saskatchewan First Nations students
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Indigenous participation stream
Government of Canada
Support for Indigenous participation in chemicals management
Canada
Closing date : March 7, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 159,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Closing date : March 7, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Public participation stream
Government of Canada
Supports public participation in chemicals management
Canada
Closing date : February 17, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Closing date : February 17, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Childcare Enhancement Grant program
City of Vancouver
Supports non-profit childcare programs for high-need Vancouver families
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 27,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants
City of Vancouver
Supports projects advancing childcare research and policy in Vancouver
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund
ChildCareBC, Municipality of North Cowichan, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for new licensed child care spaces
BC, Canada
Closing date : February 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Closing date : February 9, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Children's special allowances (CSA)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Monthly child care allowance payments
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cibinel Architects Bursary In Fine Arts
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Financial support for a Fine Arts student
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award 2025
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Mentored transition to independent health research
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 660,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for crime prevention and victim support projects
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Fuels Fund — Indigenous-Led Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for Indigenous-led clean fuel projects
Canada
Open Date : February 11, 2022
Closing date : February 23, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Open Date : February 11, 2022
Closing date : February 23, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), CleanBC
Funding for commercial zero-emission vehicle projects
BC, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
CleanBC EV Charger Rebate Program
FortisBC
Rebates for EV charging projects in B.C.
Kelowna, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 137,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Kelowna, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Climate Change Challenge Fund
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC)
Money to reduce greenhouse gases in N.L.
NL, Canada
Closing date : January 12, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NL, Canada
Closing date : January 12, 2024
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Funding for northern climate adaptation projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation (CRYIF) Scholarship Program
Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation (CRYIF)
Scholarships for volunteer-minded graduating students
Surrey, BC, Canada
Closing date : May 25, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Surrey, BC, Canada
Closing date : May 25, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for Canadian digital creators and podcasters
Canada
Open Date : July 1, 2024
Closing date : March 30, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
Open Date : July 1, 2024
Closing date : March 30, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
CMF — Indigenous Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Supports Indigenous audiovisual production projects
Canada
Open Date : April 16, 2024
Closing date : May 13, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : April 16, 2024
Closing date : May 13, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
CMF — Iteration Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Iteration Program supports previous FMC-funded digital media projects
Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
CNSC Participant Funding Program
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for participation in a CNSC hearing
Canada
Closing date : May 24, 2019
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Closing date : May 24, 2019
Grant and FundingClosed
CNSC Participant Funding Program - Algonquins of Ontario IKLUOS Decision
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for Indigenous knowledge studies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 245,290 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
CNSC Participant Funding Program - Cameco Key Lake and McArthur River Licence Renewal
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Annual report on Canada’s international assistance
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : November 18, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : November 18, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for participation in a CNSC licence review
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : October 20, 2025
Closing date : December 19, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : October 20, 2025
Closing date : December 19, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
CNSC Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Waste Management, Storage and Processing Facilities in Canada: 2015
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for public participation in nuclear oversight
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 12, 2016
Closing date : August 26, 2016
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 12, 2016
Closing date : August 26, 2016
Grant and FundingClosed
CNSC Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Reports 2024
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for participation in nuclear oversight reviews
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CNSC Participant Funding Program - RMC SLOWPOKE-2 Licence Renewal
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for public participation in a licensing hearing
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 13, 2022
Closing date : August 12, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 13, 2022
Closing date : August 12, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP)
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for public participation in CNSC hearings
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : April 8, 2026
Closing date : May 4, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : April 8, 2026
Closing date : May 4, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Coal Workforce Transition Program: Coal and Electricity Transition Tuition Voucher
Labour and Advanced Education (NS), Government of Alberta
Supports coal workers retraining for new careers
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Codes Acceleration Fund (CAF)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding to accelerate energy code adoption
Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project
Government of New Brunswick
Support for acquiring New Brunswick artworks
NB, Canada
Open Date : January 16, 2026
Closing date : February 23, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Open Date : January 16, 2026
Closing date : February 23, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Commemorative Partnership Program
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Funding for remembrance projects honouring Canadian service
Canada
Open Date : March 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : March 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Commercial Fishery Support (CFSP) Pilot Program
Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
Support for commercial fisheries in the NWT
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Commercial lighting rebates for non-profit organizations
FortisBC
Rebates for efficient lighting upgrades
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Commercial Product Rebate Program for non-profit organizations - heat pumps and heat pump water heaters
FortisBC
Rebates for efficient heating and water systems
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $90 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Communities and Artists Shifting Culture
City of Vancouver
Supports arts and culture projects advancing community impact
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Open Date : January 21, 2026
Closing date : March 4, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Open Date : January 21, 2026
Closing date : March 4, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) - Cultural Project Grants Program
City of Vancouver
Supports short-term arts and culture projects in Vancouver
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Open Date : January 21, 2026
Closing date : March 4, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $15,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Open Date : January 21, 2026
Closing date : March 4, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Cares Fund
Inuit Art Foundation (IAF)
Emergency support for Indigenous arts workers
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Climate Action Grants
City of Vancouver
Supports Vancouver community climate action and resilience initiatives
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Closing date : September 26, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Closing date : September 26, 2025
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Community Climate Adaptation Fund
Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
Supports community-based climate adaptation projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Community conservation action plan
Wildlife Habitat Canada (WHC)
Support for community conservation projects
Canada
Open Date : July 18, 2025
Closing date : October 3, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Open Date : July 18, 2025
Closing date : October 3, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Emergency Preparedness Grant
Ontario Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response
Supports emergency readiness across Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 28, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 28, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small
Government of Alberta
Matching support for public community facilities
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)
Government of Alberta
Funding for public-use community facilities
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : June 14, 2025
Closing date : July 30, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $125,001 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : June 14, 2025
Closing date : July 30, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Fund for Canada’s 150
Community Foundation of Halton North (CFHN)
Small grants for Canada’s 150th community initiatives
Canada
Open Date : September 15, 2016
Closing date : October 31, 2016
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : September 15, 2016
Closing date : October 31, 2016
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Funding - Civic Events Funding
City of Ottawa
Supports inclusive, family-friendly events in Ottawa communities
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 5, 2025
Closing date : April 2, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 5, 2025
Closing date : April 2, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Futures Manitoba — Indigenous Business Development Services
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Community Futures Manitoba
Business support and funding for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : May 21, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : May 21, 2024
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Grant and FundingClosed
Community Gaming Grants - Program Grants
Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs (BC)
Supports ongoing community programs delivered by non-profit organizations
BC, Canada
Open Date : August 1, 2025
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Open Date : August 1, 2025
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Heat Pump Program
Efficiency Manitoba
Energy-efficient heating support for First Nation communities
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Housing Infrastructure and Repair Program (CHIRP)
Government of Nova Scotia
Forgivable loans for community housing repairs
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Interaction Program — Awareness-raising
Government of Québec
Funding for the awareness of citizens to the quality of the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 15, 2024
Closing date : October 15, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 15, 2024
Closing date : October 15, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Interaction Program — Restoration and/or protection of biodiversity
Government of Québec
Money to protect the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : March 1, 2024
Closing date : October 15, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : March 1, 2024
Closing date : October 15, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Interaction Program — Study projects
Government of Québec
Money for study projects on the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 15, 2024
Closing date : October 15, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 15, 2024
Closing date : October 15, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Interaction Program — Study/action projects
Government of Québec
Money for study and action projects in the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 15, 2024
Closing date : October 15, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 15, 2024
Closing date : October 15, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Newspapers — Business Innovation — Canada Periodical Fund
Government of Canada
Innovation funding for Canadian community newspapers
Canada
Closing date : July 12, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : July 12, 2024
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Community project assistance
Architecture Sans Frontières International (ASFQ)
Support for Indigenous community projects and capacity building
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program
Region of Durham
Funding for community safety initiatives in Durham Region
Clarington, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : August 22, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Clarington, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : August 22, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Government of Ontario
Funding for sport and recreation facilities
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : May 16, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $150,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : May 16, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Support Fund
Government of Alberta, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA)
Funding for Indigenous-led community initiatives
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : June 8, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : June 8, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Workforce Response Grant — Community Response Stream
Government of British Columbia (BC), WorkBC
Funding for forest-sector community training needs
BC, Canada
Open Date : October 7, 2024
Closing date : December 13, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
BC, Canada
Open Date : October 7, 2024
Closing date : December 13, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Workforce Response Grant — Indigenous Communities Stream
Government of British Columbia (BC), WorkBC
Funding for Indigenous workforce training and supports
BC, Canada
Open Date : October 7, 2024
Closing date : December 13, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Open Date : October 7, 2024
Closing date : December 13, 2024
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Community-Led Research Program
Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
Community-led research funding for Indigenous partnerships
NL, NS, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NL, NS, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Community-Nominated Priority Places (CNPP) for Species at Risk
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Funding for species-at-risk conservation projects
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Energy and Mines (NS)
Funding for active transportation projects in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Closing date : June 17, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
Closing date : June 17, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Connecting Indigenous Research Leadership in Canada and the Global South
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Funding Indigenous research partnerships across borders
Canada
Open Date : May 30, 2025
Closing date : September 23, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : May 30, 2025
Closing date : September 23, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Consumer Studies and/or Family Resource Management Award
Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF)
Support for consumer studies and family resource projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Continuing Care Capital Program - Indigenous Capital Grant Funding
Alberta Health Services (AHS), Government of Alberta
Capital funding for Indigenous continuing care spaces
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : December 17, 2021
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : December 17, 2021
Grant and FundingClosed
Continuing Education Indigenous Entrance Awards
University of Calgary Continuing Education, Simon Fraser University (SFU)
Financial support for Indigenous continuing education
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Continuing Their Journey (CTJ) Program
Future Generations Foundation
Funding for healing and remembrance projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees) (voted)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for Indigenous monitoring committees
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Contributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for small-scale natural resources research
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Core Support Grants (CSG)
City of Vancouver
Supports social service organizations addressing inequity in Vancouver
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Open Date : September 2, 2025
Closing date : October 14, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Open Date : September 2, 2025
Closing date : October 14, 2025
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Cornwall SDG Human Services Department — Housing Assistance Programs
Cornwall SDG Human Services Department (SDG)
Housing assistance for eligible households
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals
Government of Canada
Funding for Arctic country foods research
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : May 13, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : May 13, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Rapid funding for COVID-19 mental health research
BC, NB, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : May 7, 2020
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
BC, NB, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : May 7, 2020
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Awareness
Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF)
Supports cultural ties to Indian land
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
City of Vancouver
Supports equity-driven cultural organizations in Vancouver’s arts sector
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Open Date : August 27, 2025
Closing date : October 1, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $40,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Open Date : August 27, 2025
Closing date : October 1, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 9, 2025
Closing date : July 9, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 9, 2025
Closing date : July 9, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Creation and production fund for artists
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa artists in creating and producing new works
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : May 27, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : May 27, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund
City of Ottawa
Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 13, 2025
Closing date : August 13, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 13, 2025
Closing date : August 13, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program
City of Ottawa
Supports heritage projects and operations in Ottawa communities
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : November 5, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : November 5, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa arts, culture festivals, and agricultural fairs annually
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : September 20, 2025
Closing date : November 20, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : September 20, 2025
Closing date : November 20, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and culture
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : May 6, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : May 6, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
City of Vancouver
Core funding for Indigenous-led cultural organizations in Vancouver
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Open Date : August 27, 2025
Closing date : October 1, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Open Date : August 27, 2025
Closing date : October 1, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Infrastructure Development Program
Government of Québec
Supports development and improvement of public cultural infrastructure
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $20,000,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
City of Vancouver
Supports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Projects for School-age Youth Component
Government of Québec
Funding for Indigenous youth cultural projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : May 17, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : May 17, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)
City of Vancouver
Supports development and improvement of Vancouver cultural spaces
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Support for Indigenous cultural spaces
Canada
Closing date : December 1, 2021
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Closing date : December 1, 2021
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Inuit Societal Values
Nunavut Department of Culture and Heritage
Funding for Inuit cultural and community wellness projects
Nunavut, Canada
Closing date : January 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Closing date : January 31, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture Funding - Arts funding program
City of Ottawa
Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : January 28, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : January 28, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Dave Stoch Campership Fund
Dave Stoch Campership Fund
Funding for Camp Kodiak camperships
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Quebec City
Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 16, 2026
Closing date : April 8, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 16, 2026
Closing date : April 8, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Demo Recording
Creative BC, City of Vancouver
Support for B.C. artists to record demos
Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver, BC
Open Date : January 28, 2026
Closing date : March 26, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $2,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver, BC
Open Date : January 28, 2026
Closing date : March 26, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Literacy Exchange Program
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding for digital literacy initiatives
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2022
Closing date : September 7, 2022
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2022
Closing date : September 7, 2022
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Digital Strategy Fund
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Supports organizations in developing and advancing digital strategies
Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2019
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2019
Grant and FundingClosed
Diversity in Leadership Fund
University Internal Medicine Research Foundation (UIMRF)
Support for leadership development training
Canada
Closing date : March 6, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Closing date : March 6, 2026

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