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
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2024
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2024
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Canada
Open Date : June 17, 2020
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Open Date : June 17, 2020
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : June 22, 2020
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : June 22, 2020
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CanNor — IDEANorth
Supports northern economic development and infrastructure readiness
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : July 21, 2021
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : July 21, 2021
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : July 21, 2021
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : July 21, 2021
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Closing date : August 28, 2026
- From $25,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Closing date : August 28, 2026
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Fort Frances, Kenora, Ontario
Open Date : March 1, 2024
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Fort Frances, Kenora, Ontario
Open Date : March 1, 2024
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CDEM — Microcredit
Microcredit for Indigenous business projects
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CDEM — Term loan
Financial support for business start-up, acquisition, or expansion
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : August 31, 2023
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : August 31, 2023
Saskatchewan, Canada
- From $10,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Canada
Open Date : December 1, 2023
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Open Date : December 1, 2023
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
NS, Canada
Open Date : July 13, 2023
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
NS, Canada
Open Date : July 13, 2023
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
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- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Saskatchewan, Canada
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
- Maximum amount : 120,000 $
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Utilities
- Information and cultural industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2026
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 11, 2021
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 11, 2021
Types of eligible projects
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : May 31, 2026
Closing date : September 15, 2026
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : May 31, 2026
Closing date : September 15, 2026
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
BC, Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2026
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2026
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Utilities
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Maximum amount : 375,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 29, 2026
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 29, 2026
- From $2,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
- Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Open Date : September 23, 2020
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : September 23, 2020
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Canada
Open Date : September 23, 2020
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Open Date : September 23, 2020
Grant and FundingOpen
Creation Grant Program
Funding for Indigenous artistic creation in Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's, NL, Canada
Closing date : October 2, 2026
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
St. John's, NL, Canada
Closing date : October 2, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 7, 2026
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 7, 2026
BC, Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2026
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2026
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2026
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2025
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2025
NB, NT, Canada
Closing date : December 15, 2026
- From $1,000 to $240,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
NB, NT, Canada
Closing date : December 15, 2026
Canada
Open Date : October 20, 2022
- From $24,999 to $150,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
Open Date : October 20, 2022
Canada
Open Date : November 6, 2023
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Open Date : November 6, 2023
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2026
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Canada
Open Date : April 28, 2022
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Open Date : April 28, 2022
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Indigenous Business
Export support for Indigenous-owned businesses
Canada
Open Date : July 15, 2021
- Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Open Date : July 15, 2021
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2027
- Maximum amount : 181,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Emerging Creation Assistance
Funding for emerging audiovisual projects in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : March 2, 2026
Closing date : December 15, 2026
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : March 2, 2026
Closing date : December 15, 2026
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Closing date : January 31, 2028
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Closing date : January 31, 2028
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : January 5, 2027
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : January 5, 2027
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
NS, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : August 31, 2026
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
NS, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : August 31, 2026
NS, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NS, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Open Date : June 28, 2024
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Open Date : June 28, 2024
BC, Canada
Open Date : June 28, 2024
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Open Date : June 28, 2024
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 13, 2026
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 13, 2026
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
- Up to 51% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba, Canada
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba, Canada
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Management of companies and enterprises
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba, Canada
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba, Canada
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba, Canada
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba, Canada
- From $200,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba, Canada
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : September 29, 2023
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Open Date : September 29, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : December 1, 2026
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : December 1, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : November 30, 2026
- Maximum amount : 130,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : November 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
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