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Grants and Funding for Indigenous Businesses in Canada for 2026

Unlock funding opportunities with top Indigenous business grants.

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

1844 programs available
  • Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Arts Abroad — Circulation and Touring

    Funding for international arts touring and exhibition
    Canada
    Closing date : October 7, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
    Closing date : October 7, 2026
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — For profit

    Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Quebec
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT) logo
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Business Growth — Growth support vouchers

    Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Arthabaska (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    MRC Arthabaska — Futurpreneur Canada

    Funding and mentorship for young entrepreneurs in Canada
    Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Quebec, Canada
    Open Date : August 21, 2023
    Closing date : October 10, 2023
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $60,000
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
    Open Date : August 21, 2023
    Closing date : October 10, 2023
  • Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program

    Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Construction
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ulnooweg logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans

    Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association (PEIBWA) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

    Accelerate HER PEI

    Mentorship program for women-led PEI businesses
    PE, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    PE, Canada
  • Recyc-Québec (RECYC-) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    ACDC

    Funding for residential organic waste collection equipment
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 33.333298% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program

    Support for sustainable land and biodiversity innovation
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Awareness and promotion projects

    Supports innovative projects promoting active and public transport at festivals
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $75,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Canada Community Revitalization Fund in British Columbia

    Funding for community infrastructure revitalization
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    Expert AdviceArchived

    CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick

    Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
    NS, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    NS, Canada
  • Central Development Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Community Capacity Fund

    Support for rural organizations in PEI
    PE, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    PE, Canada
  • Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program

    Supports equality initiatives for sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program

    Supports Alberta communities through preventative social service initiatives
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
  • Green Municipal Fund (GMF) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Feasibility study: Green Buildings Pathway

    Feasibility studies for municipal building retrofits
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Parks Canada logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    General Class Contribution Program

    Supports partnerships advancing Parks Canada's conservation and engagement goals
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Investment Readiness Program

    Supports investment readiness for social purpose organizations
    Quebec City, NT, Canada
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $75,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec City, NT, Canada
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
  • Kakivak Association logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses

    Financial assistance for Inuit entrepreneurs to start or grow businesses
    Nunavut, Canada
    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
    Business Buyout
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Kakivak Association logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Kakivak Association — Small Tool Grants

    Funding for Inuit artists and craftspeople to buy essential tools
    Nunavut, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Apeetogosan logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP)

    Supports Métis entrepreneurs in Alberta with business start-up funding
    Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Nunavut Entrepreneurship Incentive

    Financial support for new entrepreneurs in Nunavut
    Nunavut, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations

    Operating support for francophone arts service organizations
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : February 20, 2025
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : February 20, 2025
  • Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Ocean Supercluster

    Co-investment for collaborative ocean projects
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2

    Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy
    Quebec, Canada
    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
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Team Grant: Avian Influenza Coordination and Knowledge Mobilization Hub

    Supports coordinated avian influenza research across sectors
    BC, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : July 14, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : July 14, 2026
  • Tourisme Baie-James logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events

    Funding for regional tourism festivals and events
    Quebec, Canada
    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
  • Tourisme Baie-James logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting

    Funding for tourism accommodation projects in Baie-James
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $200,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Training and Career Support Program

    Supports training and career development in Canadian health research
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Women's Economic Recovery Challenge Grant

    Supports Alberta women and girls’ economic recovery
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI) logo
    Grant and Fundingnull

    Employee Training Program

    Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
    NT, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 13,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    NT, Canada
  • MRC de Manicouagan (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and Fundingnull

    MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3

    Support for territorial development and local vitality
    Baie-Comeau, Essa, Pessamit, Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Baie-Comeau, Essa, Pessamit, Quebec

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