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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
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Indigenous Languages Component

    Funding to maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative

    Supports Indigenous renewable energy projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Department of Justice Canada (JUS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Partnership Fund

    Supports Indigenous participation in UNDRIP implementation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program

    Supports Indigenous patient navigation in primary care
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
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  • City of Edmonton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships

    City funding for Indigenous-led healing, culture, and equity initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous-Led Area-Based Conservation

    Funding for Indigenous-led conservation area creation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Indspire logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursary

    Funding for Indigenous welding students
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • Quebec City logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Infrastructure de recherche et développement

    Funding for dedicated R&D infrastructure projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program

    Support for B.C. SMEs piloting new technology
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
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  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Interactive Fund

    Support for B.C. interactive digital creators
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Investment Readiness Program

    Supports investment readiness for social purpose organizations
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $75,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    NT, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program

    Supports efficient irrigation system upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $50,000 · Up to 30.000002% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, PE, Canada
  • Jamaal Magloire Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    JMF Healthcare Bursary

    Bursary for BIPOC healthcare students in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Job Creation Partnerships (JCP)

    Work experience support for job seekers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
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  • Kakivak Association logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses

    Financial assistance for Inuit entrepreneurs to start or grow businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 81% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Kakivak Association logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Kakivak Association — Small Tool Grants

    Funding for Inuit artists and craftspeople to buy essential tools
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Inuit Art Foundation (IAF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award

    Biennial support for Inuk artistic careers
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Nunavut, Canada
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  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Knowledge Mobilization Fund

    Support for ocean research knowledge mobilization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Canada
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Lake of the Woods Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative — Toxic and nuisance algae

    Supports projects to reduce toxic algae in Lake of the Woods
    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
  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Lands and Economic Development Services Program

    Supports Indigenous economic and land development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers

    Free legal advice for Indigenous storytellers on creative rights
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • Liber Ero Fellowship Program logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Liber Ero Fellowship Program

    Postdoctoral support for conservation-focused research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 210,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
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  • Library and Archives Canada (LAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects

    Indigenous heritage digitization and capacity building support
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Livestock Fencing

    Manitoba predator-resistant fencing support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Green Communities Canada (GCC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Living Cities Canada Fund — Demonstrate Stream

    Funding for community-led green infrastructure projects
    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
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  • Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    LRCC — Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program

    Financing for Red River Métis women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MAC — Artists in Communities

    Arts funding for underserved communities
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MAC — Prizes

    Annual prize recognizing outstanding Manitoban arts achievers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada
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  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Manitoba — Research and Innovation

    Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    Manitoba Mineral Development Fund

    Funding for mineral development projects in Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Marjorie Sero Stailkovich Bursary

    Annual bursary for Indigenous post-secondary students
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
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  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Marketing Initiative Program

    Funding for new regional marketing initiatives
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program

    Support for established Canadian film festivals
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Apeetogosan logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP)

    Supports Métis entrepreneurs in Alberta with business start-up funding
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Alberta, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Events

    Supports community events for inclusion and anti-racism
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Museum Assistance Program - Collections Management

    Supports improved collections management in Canadian museums and heritage organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Canadian Museums Association (CMA) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Museums - Canada Summer Jobs

    Short-term youth jobs in heritage and bilingual workplaces
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 17,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Museums Assistance Program — Recovery Fund for Heritage Organizations

    Funding for heritage organizations’ recovery costs
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $80,000 · Up to 8% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Music Company

    Supports B.C. music companies’ business development
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Musicaction logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development

    Financial aid for music career and business development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Musicaction logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Musicaction — Event in Canada

    Support for Canadian music events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 85,000 $ · 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
    Quebec, Canada
  • Musicaction logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Musicaction — Support for Indigenous Entrepreneurs

    Support for Indigenous music entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • New Relationship Trust (NRT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nation Building

    Supports BC First Nations capacity initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 120,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada