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.
1154 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects
Funding to digitize heritage related documentary
Grant and FundingArchived
B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2
Business consultant for Indigenous entrepreneurs in B.C.
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Private Sector)
Funding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth
Grant and FundingClosed
Perennial Crop Development Establishment
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to increase agricultural sustainability in PEI
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Atlantic's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Production Program
Supports diverse B.C. filmmakers creating culturally enriching films
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Rural Enhancement Funding Stream
Money to improve community facilities in rural communities
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern and Regional Economic Development Program
Drive regional economic growth and diversification with funding up to $300,000
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
The Tourism Growth Program provides $108 million over 3 years to support local tourism businesses and not-for-profits.
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit
Supporting kosher and halal red meat quality assurance systems
Grant and FundingClosed
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Grant and FundingOpen
On-Farm Efficiency Program
Supports environmental efficiency in agricultural operations in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Financial support for Indigenous businesses in the territories
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge
Funding for innovative oil sands tailings and water solutions
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada
Supports Atlantic Canadian tourism projects that enhance year-round visitor experiences
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Cost-share support for competitive grape and fruit replanting
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Renewable Energy Demonstrations
Supports demonstration of innovative renewable energy projects across Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Supports agri-processing sector modernization, growth, and sustainability in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Supports Yukon's tourism marketing and visitor attraction efforts
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy – Investments in Training Equipment
Support for Red Seal trades training equipment acquisition
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Across Canada — Translation
Supports translation of Canadian literary and dramatic works for publication and presentation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans
Small loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
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School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses
Supports electric school bus charging infrastructure installation in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations
Funding for international business development by national organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding
Supports innovative fibre utilization projects on BC provincial crown land
Grant and FundingClosed
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy’s Ecosystem Fund
Funding for women entrepreneurship growth and support in Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)
Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program
Funding for sustainable land use and biodiversity innovation initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Local Festivals — Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
Funding for community festivals showcasing local arts and heritage
Grant and FundingOpen
Electric Vehicle Incentive
Financial incentive for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle purchases
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Alberta
Supports Indigenous-led genomics training and career development initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Supports Nova Scotia farmers adopting climate-friendly agricultural practices
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance
Funding for tourism product business planning in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingClosed
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream
Funding for quick-start COVID-19 resilient infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Tech for Healthy Aging
Accelerates the commercialization of innovative technologies to enhance healthy aging
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant
Funding for youth-led projects testing new community solutions
Grant and FundingOpen
Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP)
Money for documentary heritage organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Funding for forest sector studies
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to develop and enhance tourism experiences and facilities
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Capital Grant
Funding to enhance and upgrade Ontario community facilities and spaces
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream
Funding for community infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Early exploration support
Government of Ontario (ON), Ministry of Mines in Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)
Supports early exploration activities for Aboriginal communities
Grant and FundingClosed
CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators
Scripted development support for emerging Indigenous screen creators
Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Fuels Fund — Indigenous-Led Projects
Supports Indigenous-led clean fuel production and feasibility projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Cold Weather Preparedness Grant
Supports extreme-cold preparedness and response for vulnerable residents
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces
Supports capital improvements and planning for cultural spaces
Wage Subsidies And InternsArchived
Canada emergency wage subsidy (CEWS)
Provides wage support to eligible Canadian employers during COVID-19
Grant and FundingClosed
Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program
Financial incentive for employers in construction and manufacturing
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Magnet — Student Work Placement Program
Money to hire students for work-integrated learning