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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.

2019 programs
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for Projects for First Nations and Inuit

    Subsidized childcare places for First Nations and Inuit
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for Projects for Indigenous Peoples – Indigenous Languages Component

    Support for Indigenous language projects in Québec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $800,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals Research and Training and Capacity Building – Inuit Nunangat 2024-2027

    Supports Inuit Nunangat research and capacity building
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Community-based Research — Stream 2: Community-based Research

    Funding for community-based GBV research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 400,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals Training and Capacity Building – Northern Region 2024-2027

    Funding for northern training and capacity building
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Canada
  • Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals: Preventing and Addressing Family Violence - the Health Perspective

    Funding for family violence health promotion projects
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Fondation Nouveaux Sentiers logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Camps et expériences positives

    Positive camp experiences for First Nations youth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Wendake, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada - Manitoba Job Grant

    Discontinued support for Manitoba employer training
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations

    Supports organizations enhancing Canadian arts presentation sector professionalism
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships

    Funding for publisher internships and planning
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Community Revitalization Fund in British Columbia

    Funding for community infrastructure revitalization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
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  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada History Fund

    Supports national projects on Canadian history and civics
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award

    Funding for innovative adult literacy programs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, BC, Ontario, Canada
  • Canada Post Community Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Post Community Foundation Grants

    Funding for children and youth community projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 9, 2027 · Closing date : February 27, 2027
    Canada
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  • Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada United Small Business Relief Fund

    Support for safe reopening and digital growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    Canada-Finland Bioenergy Researcher Exchange Program

    Canada-Finland bioenergy research exchange for early career scientists
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Joensuu, Whitehorse, Yukon
  • Government of Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Canada-Iceland Arctic Research Exchange Program - Student Funding -

    Student Arctic research exchange between Canada and Iceland
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Cambridge Bay, Reykjavik, Nunavut
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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)

    Supports tourism products, facilities, and experiences
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants

    Funds facility improvements supporting vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants

    Supports upgrades to social-serving facilities for vulnerable Vancouver communities
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Career Development

    Music career support for B.C. artists
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $30,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26

    Supports Boreal Caribou conservation projects in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Catalyst Grant: Digital Health

    Funding for digital health research projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program

    Supports early-stage scripted development for emerging Indigenous creators
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
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  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP)

    Support for seafood technology adoption in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 99,900 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick

    Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada
  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography

    Postgraduate training in observational oceanography
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, NL, NS, Canada
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  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Childcare Enhancement Grant program

    Supports non-profit childcare programs for high-need Vancouver families
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 27,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cinespace Technician Roster

    Training and placements for Indigenous film and television crew
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Civil Forfeiture Grant Program

    Funding for crime prevention and victim support projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Foundation — Green Jobs

    Wage subsidies for youth internships in natural resources
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship

    Subsidized clean economy internships for youth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
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  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia

    Wage subsidies for clean economy summer internships
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CMF — Iteration Program

    Supports new content for successful IDM projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 28, 2026 · Closing date : December 8, 2026
    Canada
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  • Coast Funds logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Coast Funds Economic Development Fund

    Funding for sustainable economic development in Indigenous communities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    BC, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Codes Acceleration Fund (CAF)

    Funding to accelerate energy code adoption
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project

    Support for acquiring New Brunswick artworks
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    NB, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Communities and Artists Shifting Culture

    Supports arts and culture projects advancing community impact
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) - Cultural Project Grants Program

    Supports short-term arts and culture projects in Vancouver
    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
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
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  • Central Development Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Capacity Fund

    Support for rural organizations in PEI
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    PE, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Climate Action Grants

    Supports Vancouver community climate action and resilience initiatives
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
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  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Funding - Civic Events Funding

    Supports inclusive, family-friendly events in Ottawa communities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada