Updated June 2026

Grants and Funding for Indigenous Businesses in Canada for 2026

Unlock funding opportunities with top Indigenous business grants.

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
Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Ontario
Genome Alberta
Indigenous genomics training and capacity support
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : April 28, 2025
Closing date : September 15, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : April 28, 2025
Closing date : September 15, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Guardians — Inuit Guardians
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Supports Inuit-led land stewardship initiatives
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Guardians — Métis Guardians
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Supports Métis-led land stewardship initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grants
City of Vancouver
Supports traditional healing and wellness for Vancouver's urban Indigenous community
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Open Date : October 16, 2024
Closing date : November 13, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Open Date : October 16, 2024
Closing date : November 13, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Health Equity Fund
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Funding for Indigenous-led health priorities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Health Equity Fund - Targeted Initiatives
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Funding for innovative Indigenous health initiatives
Canada
Closing date : May 30, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : May 30, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Innovation Initiative
Grand Challenges Canada (GCC)
Get funding to empower First Nation, Inuit and Metis innovators
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Small scale initiative stream
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Grants for small-scale Indigenous IP-related activities
Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Closing date : August 13, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Closing date : August 13, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Travel stream
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Travel money for your Indigenous IP-related initiatives
Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Closing date : August 12, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Closing date : August 12, 2024
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Indigenous Knowledge and Trails Funding Stream
Trans Canada Trail (TCT)
Funding for Indigenous-led trail projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Indigenous Languages Component
Canadian Heritage
Funding to maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages
Canada
Open Date : May 8, 2024
Closing date : June 11, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Open Date : May 8, 2024
Closing date : June 11, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Languages Component — onboarding process for First Nations Regionally Designated Organizations
Government of Canada
Supports regional First Nations language funding administration
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative
Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous renewable energy projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Offender Reintegration Contribution Program (IORCP)
Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous offender reintegration initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Participant Funding Program
Transport Canada (TC)
Funding for Indigenous consultation capacity
Canada
Closing date : February 27, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Closing date : February 27, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Participation Support Program for Mineral Resource Development
Government of Québec
Funding for Indigenous mineral resource participation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Indigenous Pathways initiative
Mitacs
Co-funded Indigenous R&D partnerships
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous People's Automotive Bursary
Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI)
Funding for Indigenous automotive training in B.C.
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund
Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)
Support for Indigenous-led food sovereignty projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Prairie Bison Initiative
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Support for Indigenous-led bison stewardship
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Projects (Projets ponctuels autochtones)
Government of Québec
Support for one-time Indigenous initiatives in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Reconciliation Fund
Indigenous Reconciliation Fund (IRF)
Supports Indigenous reconciliation initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Reconciliation Program (IRP)
Government of Canada
Funding for Indigenous collaboration on defence issues
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships
City of Edmonton
City funding for Indigenous-led healing, culture, and equity initiatives
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 1, 2026
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program — First Nations Labour Market Strategy
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports First Nations skills and employment development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program — Inuit Labour Market Strategy
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for Inuit skills and employment development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program — Urban and non-affiliated labour market stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports Indigenous employment and skills development initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Student Awards
Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society (BCSS), Guardian Capital Group Limited
Educational funding for Indigenous students
BC, Canada
Closing date : November 1, 2021
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Closing date : November 1, 2021
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB)
Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (PRI)
Financial support for Indigenous post-secondary students
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $45,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Indigenous Workforce Development Program
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports Indigenous internships in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 52,500 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurship (IYE) Program
Dehcho Business Development Centre (DCBDC)
Support for Indigenous youth business growth
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
NT, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Indigenous Youth Work Exchange Program
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF)
Summer work experience for Indigenous students
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Funding for Indigenous-led data research projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 16, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 16, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Indigenous-led climate and conservation funding
Canada
Closing date : October 3, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 76,900,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Closing date : October 3, 2024
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Individual Employment/ Training Program
Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong Training and Employment Centre for the Treaty No. 3 Area Inc.
Employment and training support for Treaty #3 members
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Informed Youth Program — Stream 1: Developing Critical Thinking
Government of Québec
Support for youth media literacy projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 16, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 16, 2025
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Informed Youth Program — Stream 2: Production of Information Content
Government of Québec
Support for youth-focused information content production
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 16, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 16, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Innovate BC
Support for B.C. SMEs piloting new technology
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Closing date : June 3, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Closing date : June 3, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Fund
Government of British Columbia (BC), Creative BC
Grant for British Columbia digital media or software productions
BC, Canada
Closing date : June 14, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Closing date : June 14, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
International Youth Internship Program (IYIP)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
International internships for youth development
Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2023
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000,000 to $4,900,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
Intervenor Fund
RAVEN Trust (RAVEN)
Support for Indigenous legal interventions
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Inuit Language Funding Model — Indigenous Languages Component
Government of Canada
Funding for Inuit language preservation and revitalization
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Nunavut, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Inuit Post-Secondary Education Strategy
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Support for Inuit post-secondary education
NL, NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
NL, NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Inuktut Songwriting Contest
Government of Nunavut
Supports Nunavut songwriters promoting Inuktut language in music
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — CleanBC Communities Fund
Government of Canada
Funding for low-carbon community infrastructure
BC, Canada
Open Date : January 26, 2022
Closing date : May 25, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 13,400,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Open Date : January 26, 2022
Closing date : May 25, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream
Government of Canada
Closed stream for quick-start infrastructure projects
Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Investment Readiness Program – Stream 2: Ecosystem builder (Round 2)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports social innovation and social finance ecosystem building
Canada
Open Date : January 10, 2022
Closing date : February 18, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : January 10, 2022
Closing date : February 18, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for forest sector innovation
Canada
Open Date : February 25, 2026
Closing date : April 27, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Open Date : February 25, 2026
Closing date : April 27, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for forest innovation studies
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : September 30, 2023
Closing date : June 30, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : September 30, 2023
Closing date : June 30, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Irrigation Program — Irrigation Development Program
Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Support for irrigation infrastructure development
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2025
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Island Community Food Security Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports local food security and community education
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE
Closing date : May 15, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE
Closing date : May 15, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Jim Edwards Sittichinli Scholarship
Gwich'in Renewable Resources Board (GRRB)
Scholarship for renewable resources students
NT, Canada
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Canada
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
JMF Healthcare Bursary
Jamaal Magloire Foundation
Bursary for BIPOC healthcare students in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : November 1, 2025
Closing date : November 28, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : November 1, 2025
Closing date : November 28, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Job Creation Partnerships (JCP)
Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia
Support for Nova Scotia workers’ skills development
NS, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NS, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Jobs and Growth Fund – Quebec
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Funding to support jobs and long-term growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Jobs and Growth Fund in Western Canada
Government of Canada
Funding for growth, jobs and resilience
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Jordan's Principle
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Funding for First Nations children’s infrastructure needs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Kajungiqsaut Grants (Kiinaujaksaq Pivallianirijanganik Ajuriqsuujjijuq)
Inuit Art Foundation (IAF)
Funding for Inuit artists’ creative development
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award
Inuit Art Foundation (IAF)
Biennial support for Inuk artistic careers
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Nunavut, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Knowledge Mobilization Fund
Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
Support for ocean research knowledge mobilization
Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Kw'umut Lelum Foundation
Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)
Community funding for local initiatives
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Lake of the Woods Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative — Toxic and nuisance algae
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Supports projects to reduce toxic algae in Lake of the Woods
Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : February 15, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : February 15, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Language Bursary
New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council (NBAPC)
Funding for language learning costs
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Free legal advice for Indigenous storytellers on creative rights
Canada
Open Date : June 27, 2024
Closing date : July 17, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Open Date : June 27, 2024
Closing date : July 17, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Legal Reform Grant
Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF)
Supports legal reform for Indian land control
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Les bourses de la fondation club avenir
Fondation Club Avenir (FCA)
Scholarships for Maghreb community research
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2022
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Liber Ero Fellowship Program
Liber Ero Fellowship Program
Postdoctoral support for conservation-focused research
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $90,000 to $90,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for limestone trucking costs
NS, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : September 30, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 32,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : September 30, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects
Library and Archives Canada (LAC)
Digitization support for Indigenous heritage
Canada
Open Date : December 11, 2023
Closing date : January 24, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
Open Date : December 11, 2023
Closing date : January 24, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Live Music
Creative BC
Supports B.C. live music events and industry sustainability
BC, Canada
Open Date : August 26, 2026
Closing date : October 7, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : August 26, 2026
Closing date : October 7, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Living Cities Canada Fund — Demonstrate Stream
Green Communities Canada (GCC)
Funding for community-led green infrastructure projects
Canada
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Loans and Bursaries Program
Government of Québec, College Ahuntsic Foundation
Financial assistance for full-time studies in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Large Scale Projects
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports community food security through local infrastructure
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $150,000 to $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Small Scale Projects
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for non-profits to support local food systems
Canada
Open Date : January 13, 2025
Closing date : March 1, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $500,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Open Date : January 13, 2025
Closing date : March 1, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Louis Riel Bursary
Louis Riel Institute (LRI), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Financial support for Métis students in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
MAE Indigenous Education Fund
McCuaig & Associates Engineering Ltd. (MAE)
Support for Indigenous STEM students
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Major Sport Event Grant Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA)
Supports world-class sport events in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : December 19, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : December 19, 2025
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Manitoba — First Jobs Fund
Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN)
Support for employing youth facing employment barriers
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2016
Closing date : October 1, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2016
Closing date : October 1, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba — Research and Innovation
Government of Manitoba, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Métis Federation-Vickar Community Chevrolet Award for Red River Métis Students (MMF-Vickar Award)
Louis Riel Institute (LRI)
Support for Red River Métis students at Red River College Polytech
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Manitoba Student Aid
Government of Manitoba
Supplemental funding for post-secondary studies
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative
Government of Canada
Supports marine safety equipment and training
BC, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 220,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2024
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Marine Training Program
Transport Canada (TC)
Marine training for underrepresented groups
BC, NS, NT, Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 9,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
BC, NS, NT, Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Marjorie Sero Stailkovich Bursary
The County Foundation
Annual bursary for Indigenous post-secondary students
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Market Opportunities and Diversification Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for agricultural market expansion
NS, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
NS, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Marketing Initiative Program
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Funding for new regional marketing initiatives
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
McMaster University Lambda Scholarship Canada Graduate Award Fund
Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada
Support for eligible graduate students at McMaster
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Medical Transportation Client Reimbursement Request
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Reimbursement support for covered health travel
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program
Telefilm Canada
Funding for established Canadian film festivals
Canada
Open Date : January 6, 2026
Closing date : January 27, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : January 6, 2026
Closing date : January 27, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund (MHP-IF) — Action and Knowledge on the Determinants of Health among People and Communities in Canada
Government of Canada
Funding for innovative mental health promotion projects
Canada
Closing date : November 26, 2018
Eligible Funding
- From $65,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Closing date : November 26, 2018
Grant and FundingClosed
Métis Credible Assertion Capacity Funding Grant
Ministry of Indigenous Relations (AB)
Funding for Métis assertion capacity building
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF) – Investing
Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF)
Equity investment partnerships for businesses in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : May 17, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : May 17, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Métis Education Foundation Community Based Awards
Otipemisiwak Métis Government (MNA)
Financial awards for Métis students
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : October 30, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : October 30, 2025
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Métis Energy Efficiency Offers
Efficiency Manitoba
Free home energy upgrades for eligible Métis households
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Métis Mortgage Assistance Program
Métis Capital Housing Corporation (MCHC)
Mortgage support for eligible Métis households
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Métis nation labour market funding stream — Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports Métis employment and skills development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)
Post-secondary support for Red River Métis students
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Métis Voyageur Development Fund (MVDF)
Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)
Flexible financing for Ontario Métis businesses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mineral Exploration Support Program For Critical And Strategic Minerals
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF), Government of Québec
Supports critical minerals exploration projects in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $400,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Ministerial Loan Guarantee Terms and Conditions
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Guarantees housing loans for on-reserve projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada

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