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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.

2022 programs
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund

    Support for whalesafe fishing gear innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Wolastoq/Saint John River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative

    Supports freshwater protection projects in the watershed
    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
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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Women's Economic Recovery Challenge Grant

    Supports Alberta women and girls’ economic recovery
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Women's Program

    Supports gender equality projects across Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • M361 logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    WSKI S8GM8 – Young Indigenous Leaders in Sustainable Development

    Support for Indigenous youth sustainability initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)

    Funding for heritage jobs and internships
    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
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  • New Relationship Trust (NRT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Grant

    Funding for B.C. First Nations youth activities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 8,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 15, 2027 · Closing date : May 29, 2027
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Mental Health Fund: Call for proposals 2024

    Supports youth mental health services and access
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yukon Call for Proposals 2023-26

    Supports Yukon climate adaptation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Yukon, Canada
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  • Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yukon Tourism Training Fund

    Tourism training support in Yukon
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Yukon, Canada
  • Infrastructure Canada (HICC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Zero Emission Transit Fund — Capital Projects

    Supports zero-emission transit fleet electrification
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP)

    Funding for EV charging in the Northwest Territories
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Transport Canada (TC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Zero-Emission Trucking Program - Call for Proposals

    Supports zero-emission trucking readiness projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Colleges and Institutes Canada logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program

    Support for hiring first-year apprentices
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada