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.
1260 opportunities available
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Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Festivals and events
Supports sustainable tourism festival and event development
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Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Structuring the tourism offer
Digital transformation grant for tourism businesses in Québec
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Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle — Not-for-profit
Funding to increase awareness for the reduction of vehicle emission
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MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund
Funding for local vitality projects in Charlevoix-Est
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Community Economic Development (CED)
Supports non-profit economic initiatives fostering job and business creation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Technology Leadership: Genomics stream
Supports commercialization of genomics-driven crop variety innovation
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Critical Habitat Interdepartmental Program (CHIP)
Funding for species at risk habitat conservation on federal lands
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Financing to accelerate growth in the Prairies
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ventures at Coralus
Funding and support for women and non-binary entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Hosting
Digital Transformation Tourism Partnership Program for Sustainable Growth
Grant and FundingOpen
Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects
Financial support for innovative socioeconomic development projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Attractions, activities, and amenities
Supports sustainable tourism development projects in the Laurentians region
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
APCHQ — Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Supports innovative, scalable affordable housing solutions across Canada
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Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities
Supports food production and preservation projects in northern Quebec
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Strategic Science Fund (SSF)
Mobilizes research to enhance Canada's scientific excellence
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Media Artists Program : Creation
Supports professional media artists creating or completing new works
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MRC Charlevoix-Est — Intercultural Projects
Support for intercultural projects in Charlevoix-Est
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Black Arts Projects
Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
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Digital Museums Canada — Digital Projects
Funding for Canadian museums to develop accessible digital storytelling projects
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Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund
Supports Indigenous communities in developing justice program capacities
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Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects
Funding for short-term Indigenous artistic projects
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MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)
Supports community and economic development initiatives in La Haute-Côte-Nord
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OAC — Indigenous Visual Artists Materials
Funding for Indigenous visual artists' materials and supplies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Futurpreneur Canada
Funding and mentorship for young entrepreneurs in Canada
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Indigenous Justice Program - Indigenous Engagement Fund
Supports Indigenous participation in justice system engagement activities
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Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Justice Program - The Community-Based Justice Fund
Supports Indigenous communities in developing and delivering justice initiatives
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
EHRC — Empowering Futures
Support to hire apprentices in the electricity industry
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism establishment accessibility program
Accessibility funding for Quebec tourism businesses
Grant and FundingArchived
Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program
Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Support for community-engaged arts projects in Ontario
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The Main Street Revitalization – Capital Program
Supports downtown revitalization projects for vibrant, healthy communities
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Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream
Funding for promoting Canadian content and talent initiatives
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Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
Core funding for Indigenous-led cultural organizations in Vancouver
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories
Work experience and training support for organizations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Program (FICP) – Project Funding for Indigenous Representative Organizations (IRO)
Funding for Indigenous organizational capacity building
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Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
Supports prevention and management of aquatic invasive species
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Cultural Infrastructure Development Program
Supports development and improvement of public cultural infrastructure
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Funding WORBE: Workplace opportunities: Removing barriers to equity
Supports employment equity solutions and measurable workplace inclusion results
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Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grants
Supports traditional healing and wellness for Vancouver's urban Indigenous community
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New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream
NordForsk Initiative for Arctic Sustainable Development Funding Opportunity
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Music Individual Project Funding
Funding for Alberta music project development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Strategic Partnerships Initiative
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal partnerships
Grant and FundingClosed
TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship
Supports newcomer and refugee artists through professional mentorship opportunities
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Agri-food Funding
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
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Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Funding for early mineral exploration in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Funding for First Nation and Inuit Policing Facilities (FNIPFP)
Supports repair and upgrade of Indigenous policing infrastructure
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Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
Supports equity-driven cultural organizations in Vancouver’s arts sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations
Support for developing and upgrading Laval tourism accommodations
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec
Tax credit for Quebec pyrolytic oil producers
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Coast Funds Economic Development Fund
Funding for sustainable economic development in Indigenous communities
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Toronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program
Funding for recurring cultural festivals in Toronto
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI)
Supports affordable animal tissue waste disposal options
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Yukon Youth Conservation Corps
Students to work on summer conservation projects
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Funding for the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative
Supports projects improving Fraser River Basin water quality and ecosystem health
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Supports economic development and diversification for Prairie communities
Grant and FundingOpen
TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Entrepreneur Equity Match Grant
Grants for First Nations Entrepreneurs with TACC business loans
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Documentary + Factual Development Fund
Early-stage documentary development support for BC filmmakers
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Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants
Supports projects advancing childcare research and policy in Vancouver
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Kitikmeot Community Futures
Business loans and advice in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program
Equity capital for diverse exporters
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OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program
Money for automotive and mobility sector student education
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Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 1
Cost-shared support for agricultural water infrastructure
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Community Interaction Program — Study/action projects
Money for study and action projects in the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Development Program (TDP)
Supports Saskatchewan tourism businesses in expansion and experience development
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Grant and FundingOpen
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit
Funding for innovative projects in Northern Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum
Mentorship and other resources for entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association
Funding for agriculture and agri-food health and safety systems
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Cultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program
Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and culture
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous interns in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Empower your company's growth and competitiveness by adopting AI through substantial funding opportunities
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Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Financial aid for music career and business development
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Fabulous Festivals and Events Program
Supports unique festivals and events promoting northern B.C. tourism
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP)
Supports collaborative projects for sustainable rangeland management in Alberta
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Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)
Support for racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs in Ontario
Expert AdviceClosed
Indigenous Business Development Services — Saskatchewan
Indigenous business help in Saskatchewan
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Cultural Funding - Creation and production fund for artists
Supports Ottawa artists in creating and producing new works
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Public Art Grants
Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
Funding for genomics innovation partnerships
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors - Indigenous stream
Personalized advisory services for Indigenous innovators
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation (CRYIF) Scholarship Program
Scholarships for volunteer-minded graduating students
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
High-Rise Retrofit Improvement Support Program (Hi-RIS)
Financing for energy-efficient retrofits in older Toronto apartment buildings
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Canada History Fund
Supports national projects advancing knowledge of Canadian history and civics
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
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Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants
Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action and education projects
Tax CreditsClosed
Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses
Refundable tax credit for eligible small Canadian-controlled corporations
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Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses
Funding for tourism product marketing in the Northwest Territories
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North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA)
Promotes Indigenous partnerships for environmental and climate adaptation
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Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit
Funding for economic development in Northern Canada
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Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
Supports Toronto businesses in implementing reusable foodservice systems
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Community Funding - Civic Events Funding
Supports inclusive, family-friendly events in Ottawa communities
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Expert AdviceClosed
Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers
Free legal advice for Indigenous storytellers on creative rights
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Skills for Success Program — Training and Tools Stream
Funding for foundational and transferable skills training and development