Updated June 2026

Grants and Funding for Indigenous Businesses in Canada for 2026

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Indigenous business grants provide funding for growth and innovation. They help entrepreneurs launch, expand, and succeed in various industries.

1844 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Funding for Canadian literary publishing projects
Canada
Closing date : April 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Closing date : April 15, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Supporting distress centres during the COVID-19 pandemic
Government of Canada
Support for distress centres responding to COVID-19
Canada
Closing date : October 6, 2021
Eligible Funding
- From $75,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : October 6, 2021
Grant and FundingClosed
Supporting Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Program
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Capacity funding for Indigenous-led advocacy
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : August 26, 2025
Closing date : September 26, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : August 26, 2025
Closing date : September 26, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable CAP — Food Safety Implementation Support
Manitoba Housing (MHRC)
Funding for food safety and traceability improvements
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : June 6, 2024
Closing date : January 23, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : June 6, 2024
Closing date : January 23, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable Food Systems Grants
City of Vancouver
Supports community projects advancing equitable and sustainable food systems
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Funding for agri-food innovation in northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : November 4, 2024
Closing date : January 10, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : November 4, 2024
Closing date : January 10, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Talent to Watch program
Telefilm Canada
Financing for new filmmakers to create online content
Canada
Open Date : April 14, 2026
Closing date : April 28, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : April 14, 2026
Closing date : April 28, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports newcomer artists through mentorship funding
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Targeted Call for Proposals: Reaching Home - Indigenous Homelessness funding stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for Indigenous homelessness projects in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 26, 2022
Closing date : June 20, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 26, 2022
Closing date : June 20, 2022
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Team Grant: Beyond Treatment – Advancing Cancer Survivorship
Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH)
Supports cancer survivorship research teams
Canada
Closing date : May 20, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Closing date : May 20, 2026
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Team Grants: Supporting Interdisciplinary Research on Avian Influenza
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Interdisciplinary research funding on avian influenza
Canada
Closing date : May 14, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Closing date : May 14, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Technology Adoption Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Supports technology upgrades for agriculture
NS, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Technology
NS, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Other SupportClosed
Temporary care assistance
Government of Ontario
Income assistance for children in temporary care
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative
Government of Canada
Funding for Indigenous-led cumulative effects projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1
Government of Québec, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports agri-food planning initiatives in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Government of Québec
Funding for priority agro-food sector projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding for priority biofood territorial projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.3
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for collective fisheries and aquaculture projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $200,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
The aquahacking challenge
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), AQUAACTION
Free water innovation program with seed funding
Canada
Closing date : April 6, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : April 6, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
The Brian and Harold Keevil Endowment: Taking Flight Grants
CIM Foundation (CIMF)
Support for Indigenous mining-focused students
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Christensen Fund — General Funding
The Christensen Fund (TCF)
Supports Indigenous-led charitable initiatives
San Francisco, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,650,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
San Francisco, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The economic security program for the Cree hunters
Cree Hunters Economic Security Board (CHESB)
Financial support for Cree traditional livelihoods
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorology Awards
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Scholarships for Canadian students in meteorology
Canada
Closing date : February 19, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Closing date : February 19, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
The Four Pillars Society — Settlement Distribution for Indigenous Communities
The Four Pillars Society (TFPS)
Settlement funding for Indigenous communities
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,800,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Giller Mantella Scholarship
Giller Foundation
Scholarship supporting racialized literature students in Canada
Canada
Open Date : January 19, 2026
Closing date : April 2, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : January 19, 2026
Closing date : April 2, 2026
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Grant and FundingClosed
The JIBC Foundation — Student Awards and Bursaries
The JIBC Foundation (JIBC)
Financial support for eligible JIBC students
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $750 to $22,000
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Implementation Readiness Fund
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Support for deploying GHG emissions reduction technology projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Low Carbon Economy Challenge
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Supports low-carbon projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : February 8, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : February 8, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
The Mack Foundation — Scholarship Program
The Mack Foundation
Scholarships for minority students
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Main Street Revitalization – Capital Program
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Supports downtown revitalization projects for vibrant, healthy communities
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program (NL-DFAP)
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC)
Provides financial aid for uninsurable disaster-related damages and losses
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The PROUD Project — Research Fellowships and Project Funding
The PROUD Project (PROUD)
Support for disability and equity research
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Reader's Digest Foundation of Canada — Journalism Education Funding
The Reader's Digest Foundation of Canada (RDFC)
Support for journalism education in Canada
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Theatre Rental Grant Program
City of Vancouver
Supports non-profit arts groups with subsidized theatre venue rentals
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Theatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream
Telefilm Canada
Funding for feature-length documentary production
PE, Canada
Open Date : March 19, 2024
Closing date : April 12, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 175,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
PE, Canada
Open Date : March 19, 2024
Closing date : April 12, 2024
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Tile Drain Loans
Municipality of Brockton
Loans for agricultural tile drainage projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Time without limits: Developing tactical-grade clocks for GPS-denied environments in the North
Government of Canada
Funding for tactical-grade clock development
Canada
Closing date : October 22, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Closing date : October 22, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Tony Williams Family Scholarship
Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation
Scholarship for Indigenous STEM students
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
City of Toronto
Supports Toronto businesses in implementing reusable foodservice systems
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $35,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program
City of Toronto
Funding for recurring cultural festivals in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : February 13, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 650,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : February 13, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto's Vital Signs Grant Stream
Toronto Foundation (TF)
One-time support for community-led cohesion projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : April 13, 2026
Closing date : May 8, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : April 13, 2026
Closing date : May 8, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Government of Yukon, Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture
Supports Yukon's tourism marketing and visitor attraction efforts
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : September 1, 2025
Closing date : October 1, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : September 1, 2025
Closing date : October 1, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Funding for innovative tourism projects in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 14, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 14, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
Indigenous Tourism Québec (ITQ)
Funding support for Indigenous tourism growth in Québec
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program (TGP) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports tourism growth in the Prairie provinces
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for tourism product and experience growth
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : August 1, 2024
Closing date : November 30, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : August 1, 2024
Closing date : November 30, 2024
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funding for tourism product development and marketing
NT, Canada
Closing date : January 17, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Canada
Closing date : January 17, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funding for tourism product diversification and marketing
NL, Canada
Open Date : January 17, 2023
Closing date : January 17, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NL, Canada
Open Date : January 17, 2023
Closing date : January 17, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funding for tourism product development in NWT
NT, Canada
Closing date : January 17, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
NT, Canada
Closing date : January 17, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer
Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED)
Support for structuring regional tourism offerings
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Town of Strathmore — Grant Funding & Programs
Town of Strathmore
Funding for preventive community support programs
Strathmore, Alberta, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Strathmore, Alberta, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations
Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Funding for industry export expansion activities
Canada
Open Date : November 25, 2025
Closing date : January 6, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Open Date : November 25, 2025
Closing date : January 6, 2026
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Training on the Job — Nunavut
Government of Nunavut
Wage subsidy program for SMEs in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Closing date : February 21, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Nunavut, Canada
Closing date : February 21, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Transition Award
Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society (BCSS)
Funding for ABE students entering full-time studies
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 23, 2026
Closing date : April 29, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 23, 2026
Closing date : April 29, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Travel Alberta — Product Development Fund
Travel Alberta
Supports new tourism experiences in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : October 20, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $75,000 to $500,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : October 20, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Treaty Related Measures (TRM) Program
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Funding for treaty negotiation consultation projects
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tree of Life Foundation — General Funding
Tree of Life Foundation
Community-led funding for housing and health
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tribal Council Funding
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Operational funding for tribal councils
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Trudeau Foundation - Doctoral scholarships
La Fondation Pierre Elliott Trudeau, University of Calgary Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)
Doctoral funding with leadership development
Montreal, Canada
Closing date : January 5, 2021
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Montreal, Canada
Closing date : January 5, 2021
Grant and FundingClosed
Tuition Assistance for AFOA Canada Programs
Indigenous Learning Centre
Tuition support for AFOA Canada training
Canada
Closing date : January 14, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Closing date : January 14, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
UINR 2025 Science, Technology & Natural Resources Scholarships
Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources (UINR)
Scholarships for science and technology students
Canada
Closing date : July 11, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Closing date : July 11, 2025
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRA) and Summer Student Research Program
University Internal Medicine Research Foundation (UIMRF)
Undergraduate summer research funding for students
NS, Canada
Open Date : October 25, 2026
Closing date : January 15, 2027
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Open Date : October 25, 2026
Closing date : January 15, 2027
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Union Training and Innovation Program – Innovation in Apprenticeship Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for innovative Red Seal apprenticeship partnerships
Canada
Open Date : October 12, 2022
Closing date : December 1, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : October 12, 2022
Closing date : December 1, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
Universal Broadband Fund — Rapid Response Stream
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Rapid funding stream improving rural and remote household Internet access
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
University and College Entrance Preparation Program (UCEPP)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Non-repayable support for First Nations students
NT, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NT, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
University of Calgary Students' Union Awards and Scholarships
Alberta Student Aid
Student awards for leadership and engagement
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Open Date : January 20, 2026
Closing date : February 23, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $5,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Open Date : January 20, 2026
Closing date : February 23, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Urban Native Non-Profit Housing
Manitoba Housing (MHRC)
Subsidized urban rental housing support
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples (UPIP)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Funding for urban Indigenous organizations and projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program
National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc. (NICHI)
Funding for Indigenous-led housing solutions
Canada
Open Date : November 24, 2023
Closing date : January 12, 2024
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Open Date : November 24, 2023
Closing date : January 12, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Value-adding Equipment Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for agricultural and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2024
Closing date : June 30, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2024
Closing date : June 30, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation (VJKF) Program
Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation
Free Indigenous youth STEM university experience
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Veterinary Student Placement Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Support for veterinary student placements in rural Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Open Date : February 13, 2026
Closing date : March 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $6,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NS, Canada
Open Date : February 13, 2026
Closing date : March 15, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Vital Community Grants
Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough
Support for charitable community initiatives
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 12, 2023
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $13,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 12, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
Watt Scholarship
Inuit Art Foundation (IAF)
Scholarship for Inuit post-secondary students
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Wayne Wells Memorial Scholarship
Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Alberta
Scholarship for AFOA Alberta members in management fields
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750 $
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
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Government of Canada
Post-secondary student financial support
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
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- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Wildlife Damage Program
Township of Severn
Compensation for wildlife damage losses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
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Windows and Doors Rebate
Efficiency Manitoba
Rebates for eligible home windows and doors
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100 to $100
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Manitoba, Canada
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Wolastoq/Saint John River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative
Government of Canada
Supports freshwater protection projects in the watershed
NB, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NB, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy’s Ecosystem Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding to strengthen women entrepreneurship ecosystem
Canada
Closing date : September 26, 2022
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $3,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Closing date : September 26, 2022
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Women in municipal governments
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
Funding for women’s municipal leadership initiatives
Canada
Open Date : April 25, 2022
Closing date : June 10, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : April 25, 2022
Closing date : June 10, 2022
Grant and FundingClosed
Women Investing in Women’s Future Program — Indigenous Women’s Leadership Skills Development
Government of Ontario
Supports Indigenous women’s leadership development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Women’s Employment Readiness pilot program
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports women’s skills and employment readiness
Canada
Open Date : June 2, 2021
Closing date : June 30, 2021
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Open Date : June 2, 2021
Closing date : June 30, 2021
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
World Trade Centre Winnipeg — Business Resources
World Trade Centre Winnipeg
Business support for growth and trade expansion
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)
Canadian Heritage
Funding for heritage jobs and internships
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Mental Health Fund: Call for proposals 2024
Government of Canada
Supports youth mental health services and access
Canada
Open Date : November 18, 2024
Closing date : January 22, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : November 18, 2024
Closing date : January 22, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Arts Fund
Government of Yukon, Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture
Yukon arts community funding
Yukon, Canada
Closing date : March 15, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Yukon, Canada
Closing date : March 15, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Association of Education Professionals — Scholarships and Bursaries
Yukon Association of Education Professionals (YAEP)
Scholarships for recent Yukon graduates
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $750
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Call for Proposals 2023-26
Government of Canada
Supports Yukon climate adaptation projects
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Centre Operating Grant Funding Opportunity: Directed Grant
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Support for Indigenous health research capacity in Yukon
Yukon, Canada
Closing date : April 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Yukon, Canada
Closing date : April 1, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Tourism Training Fund
Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon
Funding for Yukon tourism training
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : February 15, 2025
Closing date : February 15, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : February 15, 2025
Closing date : February 15, 2025
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Yukon Youth Conservation Corps
Government of Yukon
Students to work on summer conservation projects
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for EV charging in the Northwest Territories
Canada
Closing date : March 20, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Canada
Closing date : March 20, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero-Emission Trucking Program - Call for Proposals
Transport Canada (TC)
Supports zero-emission trucking readiness projects
Canada
Closing date : October 3, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Closing date : October 3, 2023
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program
Colleges and Institutes Canada
Support for hiring first-year apprentices
Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024
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Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) — Industrial Facility Track
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for the implementation of energy efficiency and energy management solutions
Canada
Open Date : August 14, 2025
Closing date : September 26, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Open Date : August 14, 2025
Closing date : September 26, 2025
Grant and FundingArchived
Explore and Create — Concept to Realization
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Funding for artistic creation and public sharing
Canada
Closing date : April 17, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Closing date : April 17, 2024
Grant and FundingArchived
International outreach — Travel
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Empower Canadian artists and arts organizations to expand global connections and opportunities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Arts Across Canada — Travel
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Money for arts-related travel
Canada
Open Date : September 24, 2020
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : September 24, 2020
Grant and FundingArchived
Strategic Funds and Initiatives — Market Access Strategy
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Funds for official-language minority community artists
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada

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