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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.

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  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)

    Supports Nova Scotia farmers adopting climate-friendly practices
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    NS, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Charlottetown, PE, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    POLAR Fellowship Program 2026–2027

    Funding for northern research fellowships
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $50,000 · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Polar Knowledge Canada Fellowship Program

    Supports northern research fellows
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
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  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Post-Majority Support Services Funding

    Prevention and protection funding for First Nations families
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Yukon, Canada
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  • Pow Wow Pitch logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Pow Wow Pitch

    Indigenous entrepreneurs pitch for cash prizes and support
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)

    Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PRCCM – Stream 2

    Reimbursement for forest road works
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Prim (PRIM) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Prime mai

    Joint residency for media artists
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $8,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Production program

    Indigenous screen production support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Production Program

    Supports B.C. motion picture production and post-production
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $200,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions (PADAT – Stream 1)

    Financing for tourism attraction development in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    From $150,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs) Participant Funding

    Funding for Indigenous regulatory participation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Protein Industries Canada (PIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building

    Supporting collaborative plant protein sector projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $150,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Public Art Grants

    Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Public Knowledge

    Supports audio and audiovisual preservation work
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $60,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Public Land Enhancement Assistance Program

    Support for sustainable projects on public land
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Quebec city — Valo-Capitale — commercialization of innovation

    Financial support for commercializing innovative products or processes
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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  • Transport Canada (TC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Quiet Vessel Initiative

    Support for quieter marine vessel projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Racial Equity Fund

    Racial equity and social infrastructure funding
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $30,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)

    Support for racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Jamaal Magloire Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Randhawa Rising Stars Bursary

    Financial award for BIPOC business students in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Futurpreneur Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards

    Funding support for early-stage business launch
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0

    Cost-shared Alberta agricultural research support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Region of Peel logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Reaching Home program

    Community funding to reduce homelessness
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Recreation Infrastructure Program

    Supports construction and enhancement of community recreational infrastructure
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in British Columbia

    Supports AI commercialization and adoption in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    BC, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $95,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Gaspésie Tourism (TG) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism – Gaspésie (EPRTNT) 2025–2027

    Funding for tourism development and digital transformation
    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
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Bécancour logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Regions and Rurality Fund — Component 2 (FRR)

    Supports structuring projects for territorial vitality
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Renter Services Grants

    Supports non-profit initiatives to improve rental housing outcomes
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Réseau des SADC et CAE — Loans

    Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Reshaping Energy Systems

    Funding for Alberta energy system innovation
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Social and Enterprise Development Innovations (SEDI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Resilient Futures

    Community financial empowerment funding for nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Resource Revenue Sharing

    Revenue-sharing support for Indigenous communities
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program

    Early film development support for Indigenous creators
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
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  • Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)

    Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Saskatchewan Arts Board Grants

    Grants for arts sector projects in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund

    Supports search and rescue improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 95% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SIGA Sponsorship Program

    Community sponsorship support for Saskatchewan organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream

    Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Skills for Success Program — Research and Innovation Stream

    Funding for research to support the skills development of adults
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    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, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Slate Development

    Funding for scripted slate development in B.C.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Small Business BC logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Small Business BC

    Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)

    Supports small food processors to scale up operations
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $150,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2

    Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Social Housing Retrofit Support Program

    Retrofit support for social housing buildings
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 225,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    BC, Canada