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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.

2013 programs available
  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Community-Led Research Program

    Community-led research funding for Indigenous partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    NL, NS, Quebec, Canada
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Community-Nominated Priority Places (CNPP) for Species at Risk

    Funding for species-at-risk conservation projects
    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
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Connect2

    Funding for active transportation projects in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 17, 2024
    NS, Canada
  • Future Generations Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Continuing Their Journey (CTJ) Program

    Funding for healing and remembrance projects
    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
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed

    Contributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted)

    Support for small-scale natural resources research
    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
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Core Support Grants (CSG)

    Supports social service organizations addressing inequity in Vancouver
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 2, 2025
    • Closing date : October 14, 2025
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Canadian Roots Exchange logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Creation Grants

    Funding for Indigenous youth-led community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $150,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    • Closing date : April 30, 2026
    Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)

    Supports equity-driven cultural organizations in Vancouver’s arts sector
    Eligible Funding
    • From $15,000 to $40,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 27, 2025
    • Closing date : October 1, 2025
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program

    Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 9, 2025
    • Closing date : July 9, 2025
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund

    Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 13, 2025
    • Closing date : August 13, 2025
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program

    Supports heritage projects and operations in Ottawa communities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 5, 2025
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program

    Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and culture
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 6, 2026
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)

    Core funding for Indigenous-led cultural organizations in Vancouver
    Eligible Funding
    • From $15,000 to $40,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 27, 2025
    • Closing date : October 1, 2025
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Infrastructure Development Program

    Supports development and improvement of public cultural infrastructure
    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
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program

    Supports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Culture Funding - Arts funding program

    Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 28, 2026
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Dave Stoch Campership Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Dave Stoch Campership Fund

    Funding for Camp Kodiak camperships
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city

    Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 16, 2026
    • Closing date : April 8, 2026
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Demo Recording

    Support for B.C. artists to record demos
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $2,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 28, 2026
    • Closing date : March 26, 2026
    Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver, BC
  • Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Digital Strategy Fund

    Supports organizations in developing and advancing digital strategies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2019
    Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Documentary + Factual Development Fund

    Early-stage documentary development support for BC filmmakers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 30.000002% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 3, 2024
    • Closing date : January 14, 2025
    BC, Canada
  • RBA Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Dons communautaires autochtones

    Support for Indigenous community well-being
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Doris Hillis Scholarship

    Support for a Saskatchewan writer’s retreat registration
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Dow Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Dow Canada Charitable Grants

    Community-focused funding near Dow Canada operations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Alberta, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Downtown Hamilton Creative Placemaking Grant

    Temporary creative projects in Downtown Hamilton
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $15,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Drilling Technology Challenge

    Advanced drilling technologies for emissions reduction
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $8,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 29, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Dual Fuel Rooftop Unit Rebates

    Rebates for dual fuel rooftop units
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 225,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • ECO Canada (ECO) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth

    Wage funding for environmental digital skills jobs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 18,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 6, 2023
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Canada
  • Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EFC Scholarship Program

    Scholarships for post-secondary electrical careers
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $3,500
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 25, 2026
    • Closing date : June 12, 2026
    Canada
  • New Relationship Trust (NRT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Elders Grants

    Support for BC First Nation Elders
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 8,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 15, 2026
    • Closing date : May 29, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Electric Laundry Equipment Rebates for Non-Profit Organizations

    Rebate for eligible commercial laundry equipment
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • 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 ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • Alberta Municipal Affairs logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Electric vehicle tax claims

    Electric vehicle tax refunds and rebates in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Emergency On-Farm Support Fund

    Funding to improve farm health and safety
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 14, 2020
    • Closing date : February 26, 2021
    Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Renewable Power Program

    Funding for emerging renewable electricity projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 20, 2018
    Alberta, NS, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF)

    Funding for accessibility projects across Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500,000 to $1,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Efficiency Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Energy Efficiency Assistance Program

    Free and subsidized home energy upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Manitoba, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Energy-efficiency rebates for homes in Indigenous communities

    Energy rebates for Indigenous community homes
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Energy-Efficient Products Rebate Program

    Rebates for energy-efficient product purchases
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    NT, Canada
  • CMTN Foundation (CMTN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Entrance Awards

    Student funding and awards at Coast Mountain College
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,500 to $8,300
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EPRTNT — Digital development of a company

    Funding for tourism businesses’ digital transformation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 8, 2025
    • Closing date : November 30, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EPRTNT — Festivals and events

    Funding for tourism festivals and events
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EPRTNT — Hosting

    Tourism funding for sustainable regional development
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $100,000
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 8, 2025
    • Closing date : November 30, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer

    Support for structuring regional tourism offerings
    Eligible Funding
    • From $30,000 to $150,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 8, 2025
    • Closing date : November 30, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Equity + Emerging Development

    Development support for emerging B.C. filmmakers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 29, 2025
    • Closing date : December 3, 2025
    BC, Canada
  • Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Equity and Inclusion Fund

    Funding for equitable industry participation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Stó:lō Community Futures (SCF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Equity Match Program

    Business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge

    Transformative industrial decarbonization projects in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500,000 to $10,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — Advanced Materials Challenge

    Funding for advanced materials and low-emissions innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 22, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge

    Funding for oil sands tailings technology projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000,000 to $15,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 17, 2025
    • Closing date : September 24, 2025
    Alberta, Canada