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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.

2009 programs
  • 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
    BC, Canada
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  • 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
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • 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
    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
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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  • 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
    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
    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
    Quebec, Canada
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  • London Community Foundation (LCF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Community Vitality Grant

    Funding for collaborative community impact projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $350,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, 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
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    NS, Canada
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  • 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 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
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  • Canadian Roots Exchange logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Creation Grants

    Funding for Indigenous youth-led community projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    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
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    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
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    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
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund

    Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    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
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    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 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    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
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
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  • 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
  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Infrastructure Program

    Supports arts and cultural space improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    BC, 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
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Projects for School-age Youth Component

    Funding for Indigenous youth cultural projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
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  • 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
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    DARC Indigenous Residency Program

    One-month residency for mid-career Indigenous artists
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 9,791 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Demo Recording

    Support for emerging B.C. artists recording demos
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $2,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Development program

    Indigenous screen development support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Digital Strategy Fund

    Supports digital planning for core recipients
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Canada
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    Digital Technology Cluster

    Funding for collaborative digital innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    BC, Canada
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  • 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
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, 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
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  • 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
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, 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
    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
    Canada
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  • New Relationship Trust (NRT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Elders Grants

    Support for BC First Nation Elders
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 8,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Electric Laundry Equipment Rebates for Non-Profit Organizations

    Rebates for commercial laundry equipment
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland, BC
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  • 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
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    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
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    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
    Canada
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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels Call for Proposals

    Advances clean fuel technologies for environmental sustainability
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Canada
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  • 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
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • 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
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    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
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Equity + Emerging Development

    Development support for emerging B.C. filmmakers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    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
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  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — Advanced Materials Challenge

    Advances low-emission materials commercialization in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    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
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call

    Supports One Health research on antimicrobial resistance treatment innovations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    EV ChargeON Program

    Funding for public EV charger installations in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Travel Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Events & Festivals Fund

    Supports multi-day tourism events to boost overnight visitation
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $150,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada