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
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : December 31, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : December 31, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
- Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 21, 2025
Closing date : March 31, 2028
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 21, 2025
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2027
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2027
- From $125,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Tourism Sprint Program
Cost-shared funding for short-term innovative tourism product development
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Woman entrepreneur
Flexible financing for women-led businesses
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- From $30,000 to $75,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
- From $25,000 to $200,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
- From $45,000 to $45,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
- From $10,000 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- From $50,000 to $50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
- From $10,000 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Saskatchewan, Canada
- From $500 to $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Saskatchewan, Canada
- From $5,000 to $200,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
- From $10,000 to $49,500
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
- From $10,000 to $49,500
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- From $80,000 to $300,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
- From $50,000 to $300,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
- From $15,000 to $40,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
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Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 11, 2026
- From $15,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 11, 2026
Canada
Open Date : March 23, 2022
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Open Date : March 23, 2022
Canada
Open Date : March 25, 2023
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Open Date : March 25, 2023
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
- From $10,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- From $30,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
- From $10,000 to $50,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- From $30,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : March 27, 2026
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : March 27, 2026
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
- From $150,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
- From $10,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Guidance grants
Business growth support through specialized consulting
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- From $25,000 to $75,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
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- From $5,000 to $45,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
- From $30,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
- From $15,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- Minimum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
- From $15,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
- From $5,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Laval, Quebec, Canada
- From $25,000 to $100,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Laval, Quebec, Canada
- From $10,000 to $20,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Laval, Quebec, Canada
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- From $15,000 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 32,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
- From $10,000 to $30,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- From $50,000 to $50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
- From $10,000 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
- From $250,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
- Minimum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : August 27, 2026
- Minimum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : August 27, 2026
- From $45,000 to $99,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
- From $20,000 to $95,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- From $5,000 to $25,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
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- From $20,000 to $95,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
- From $25,000 to $90,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
- From $5,000 to $30,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- From $60,000 to $65,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
- From $100,000 to $150,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
- From $25,000 to $90,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 14, 2026
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 14, 2026
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
- From $30,000 to $99,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
- From $30,000 to $99,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
- From $10,000 to $25,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- Minimum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
- From $3,000 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2027
- From $400,000 to $2,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Canada
Closing date : November 4, 2026
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Closing date : November 4, 2026
Canada
Closing date : August 22, 2024
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Closing date : August 22, 2024
Canada
Open Date : September 23, 2020
Closing date : October 4, 2023
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : September 23, 2020
Closing date : October 4, 2023
- Maximum amount : 330,000 $
- Utilities
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2026
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2026
NB, Canada
Open Date : August 17, 2022
Closing date : August 17, 2026
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
NB, Canada
Open Date : August 17, 2022
Closing date : August 17, 2026
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
- Up to 95% of project cost
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
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