Grants and Funding for Indigenous Businesses in Canada for 2026
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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
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program
Funding for northern climate adaptation projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Rural Enhancement Funding Stream
Money to improve community facilities in rural communities
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Grant and FundingClosed
Prince Edward Island Active Transportation Fund
Funding for active transportation projects in Prince Edward Island
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern and Regional Economic Development Program
Supports regional economic development and diversification initiatives
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Ministerial Loan Guarantee Terms and Conditions
Guarantees housing loans for on-reserve projects
Grant and FundingClosed
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Financial support for Indigenous businesses in the territories
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada
Supports Atlantic Canadian tourism projects that enhance year-round visitor experiences
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge
Funding for oil sands tailings technology projects
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Métis Mortgage Assistance Program
Mortgage support for eligible Métis households
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Cost-share funding for orchard and vineyard replanting
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Union Training and Innovation Program – Innovation in Apprenticeship Stream
Funding for innovative Red Seal apprenticeship partnerships
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 FundingClosed
Emergency Management Assistance Program
Municipality of West Elgin, Municipality of Trent Hills, Town of Stouffville, Town of Mono, Town of Petrolia, Town of Tillsonburg, Township of Terrace Bay, Township of Stone Mills, Township of St. Joseph, Township of Southgate, Township of South Algonquin, Town of Saugeen Shores, City of Sarnia, Township of Ryerson, Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7), Town of Renfrew, Town of Petawawa, Town of Penetanguishene, Municipality of Wawa, Township of Ramara, Township of North Dumfries, Township of Perth South, Town of Perth, Township of Melancthon, Town of LaSalle, City of Orillia, Township of Laurentian Valley (LV), Township of Brock, Township of West Lincoln, Municipality of Huron East, Town of Goderich, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), Municipality of Red Lake, Township of Guelph/Eramosa (GET), Town of Georgina, Township of Georgian Bluffs, Municipality of French River, Town of Fort Frances, Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA), Township of Essa, United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), Town of East Gwillimbury (EG), Township of Drummond/North Elmsley (DNE), Town of Collingwood, City of Clarence-Rockland, CLSC Foundation (Thetford Region)
Funding for First Nations emergency management and resilience
Grant and FundingClosed
Faculty of Nursing Awards - Memorial University
Nursing student awards and bursaries at Memorial University
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Grant and FundingClosed
Community Heat Pump Program
Energy-efficient heating support for First Nation communities
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans
Small loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
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
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Grant and FundingClosed
Treaty Related Measures (TRM) Program
Funding for treaty negotiation consultation projects
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Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Energy Efficiency Assistance Program
Free and subsidized home energy upgrades
Grant and FundingOpen
FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding
Supports residual fibre utilization projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Post-Majority Support Services Funding
Funding for post-majority support services
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program
Support for sustainable land and biodiversity innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Local Festivals — Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
Funding for community festivals showcasing local arts and heritage
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Ontario Home Energy Cost Management Programs
Municipality of West Elgin, Municipality of Trent Hills, Town of Stouffville, Town of Mono, Town of Petrolia, Town of Tillsonburg, Township of Terrace Bay, Township of Stone Mills, Township of St. Joseph, Township of Southgate, Township of South Algonquin, Town of Saugeen Shores, City of Sarnia, Township of Ryerson, Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7), Town of Renfrew, Town of Petawawa, Town of Penetanguishene, Municipality of Wawa, Township of Ramara, Township of North Dumfries, Township of Perth South, Town of Perth, Township of Melancthon, Town of LaSalle, City of Orillia, Township of Laurentian Valley (LV), Township of Brock, Township of West Lincoln, Municipality of Huron East, Town of Halton Hills, Town of Goderich, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), Municipality of Red Lake, Township of Guelph/Eramosa (GET), Town of Georgina, Township of Georgian Bluffs, Municipality of French River, Town of Fort Frances, Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA), Township of Essa, United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), Town of East Gwillimbury (EG), Township of Drummond/North Elmsley (DNE), Discover Brantford, Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC), Township of Conmee, Town of Collingwood, City of Clarence-Rockland, CLSC Foundation (Thetford Region)
Programs to reduce home energy bills in Ontario
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives
Energy upgrade incentives for Indigenous communities
Grant and FundingOpen
Electric Vehicle Incentive
Financial incentive for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle purchases
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Alberta
Supports Indigenous-led genomics capacity building
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
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Ontario Child Care Fee Subsidy
Financial support for child care fees
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs) Participant Funding
Funding for Indigenous participation in regulatory engagement
Grant and FundingClosed
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream
Closed stream for quick-start infrastructure projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Tech for Healthy Aging
Accelerates the commercialization of innovative technologies to enhance healthy aging
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Heating System Maintenance Rebates - Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience Program
Heating maintenance rebates for Indigenous communities
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Grant and FundingClosed
Condo and Apartment Rebate Program
Rebates for condo and apartment energy upgrades
Grant and FundingOpen
Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP)
Money for documentary heritage organizations
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge
Smart grid funding for Canada-UK clean tech teams
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
Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream
Funding for community infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Early exploration support
Support for Indigenous communities managing exploration notices
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
Funding for Indigenous-led clean fuel 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
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program
Support for hiring first-year apprentices
Wage Subsidies And InternsArchived
Canada emergency wage subsidy (CEWS)
Wage support for eligible Canadian employers
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Magnet — Student Work Placement Program
Money to hire students for work-integrated learning