Updated May 2026
Grants and Funding for Indigenous Businesses in Canada for 2026
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1754 programs available
Grant and FundingClosedCMF — Iteration Program
Iteration Program supports previous FMC-funded digital media projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenIndian Business Corporation Services
Loans for First Nations' businesses in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpenCoast Funds Economic Development Fund
Funding for sustainable economic development in Indigenous communities
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Languages Component — onboarding process for First Nations Regionally Designated Organizations
Supports regional First Nations language funding administration
Grant and FundingClosedNunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund
Funding for emerging Nunavut short film projects
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Supports economic development and diversification for Prairie communities
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenZero Emission Transit Fund
Supports zero-emission bus fleet electrification
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedWomen in municipal governments
Funding for women’s municipal leadership initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedSkills for Success Program — Training and Tools Stream
Funding for foundational and transferable skills training and development
Grant and FundingOpenProtein Industries Canada — Capacity Building
Enhancing Canada's plant protein industry through capacity building- Grant and FundingOpen
Rural Transit Solutions Fund — Capital Projects
Supports rural public transit capital investments - Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Métis Federation-Vickar Community Chevrolet Award for Red River Métis Students (MMF-Vickar Award)
Support for Red River Métis students at Red River College Polytech 
Grant and FundingClosedNeighbourhood Climate Action Grants
Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action and education projects
Grant and FundingOpenThriving Indigenous Systems Fund (TISF)
Multi-year support for Indigenous-led community transformation
Grant and FundingClosedFirst Nations Adult Education (FNAE) in Yukon and Northwest Territories Program
Supports First Nations adult education in Yukon and NWT
Grant and FundingClosedBC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
Cost-shared funding for B.C. farmers adopting new technologies
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedYoung Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)
Wage subsidies for heritage jobsEligible 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 projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation- Grant and FundingClosed
University and College Entrance Preparation Program (UCEPP)
Non-repayable support for First Nations students 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenEDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program
Equity capital for diverse exporters
Grant and FundingClosedOVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program
Money for automotive and mobility sector student education
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedIsland Community Food Security Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Supports local food security and community education
Grant and FundingOpenIndigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
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- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for proposals for projects aimed at preventing and addressing child maltreatment
Funding for child maltreatment prevention projects 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedEligibility Rules for RGI Assistance (H-20-05)
Rules for rent-geared-to-income housing eligibility
Grant and FundingOpenInclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit
Funding for innovative projects in Northern Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Water Program — On-farm irrigation stream
Funding to enhance water management on Alberta farms 
Grant and FundingOpenCanadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Funding for tourism products and experiences- Grant and FundingClosed
FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM (FVPP) PREVENTION PROJECT
Funding for Indigenous family violence prevention projects 
Grant and FundingClosedCNSC Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Waste Management, Storage and Processing Facilities in Canada: 2015
Funding for public participation in nuclear oversight
Grant and FundingOpenSkills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway
Funds to support upgrades or construction of training centers- Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Mental Health Fund: Call for proposals 2024
Supports youth mental health services and access 
Grant and FundingClosedUINR 2025 Science, Technology & Natural Resources Scholarships
Scholarships for science and technology students
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program
Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and culture- Other SupportOpen
Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Businesses
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Grant and FundingClosedEPRTNT — Digital development of a company
Funding for tourism businesses’ digital transformation- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Curve Lake First Nation Decision
Support for participation in CNSC regulatory processes - Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Alberta supports growth in value-added food sectors - Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Supports agricultural research and innovation 
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedRegional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenPeople & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous interns in Northern Ontario
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedFederal Interlocutor's Contribution Program (FICP) – Project Funding for Indigenous Representative Organizations (IRO)
Funding for Indigenous organizational capacity building
Grant and FundingClosedContributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees) (voted)
Support for Indigenous monitoring committees
Grant and FundingOpenCinespace Technician Roster
Training and placements for Indigenous film and television crew
- Grant and FundingClosed
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- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Housing and Infrastructure Service Delivery Transfer
Support for First Nations housing and infrastructure transfer 
Grant and FundingClosedSustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)Funding for agri-food innovation in northern Ontario
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedAffordable Housing Development Programs (Dollars to Doors & Highly Supportive Housing)
Funding for affordable housing development in London
- Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations Fire Protection Funding Program
Funding for First Nations fire protection services 
Grant and FundingClosedFabulous Festivals and Events Program
Supports unique festivals and events promoting northern B.C. tourism
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedEntrance Awards
Financial awards for new CMTN students
Grant and FundingOpenAFA — Film and Video Individual Project Funding
Funding up to $18,000 for Alberta independent film projects- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP)
Supports collaborative projects for sustainable rangeland management in Alberta - Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Not-for-Profit Sector)
Funding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth 
Grant and FundingClosedThe Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorology Awards
Scholarships for Canadian students in meteorology- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Cultural Funding - Creation and production fund for artists
Supports Ottawa artists in creating and producing new works - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Immigrant Bridging Program
Skills training and work experience for skilled immigrants 
Grant and FundingOpenCreative Entrepreneurship Program
Resources for Cape Breton Island and Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, craft entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosedInuktut Songwriting Contest
Supports Nunavut songwriters promoting Inuktut language in music
Grant and FundingClosedProfessional Development Scholarship
Scholarship for Indigenous governance leadership training- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada
Support for participation in CNSC regulatory processes - Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Support for forest innovation studies - Grant and FundingClosed
2023–2024 Services delivered: Shelter and Family Healing Program
Support for shelter and family healing services 
Grant and FundingOpenAgriAssurance Program — Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Funding to address agribusiness market and regulatory requirements- Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency Management Assistance Program
Funding for First Nations emergency management and resilience - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
High-Rise Retrofit Improvement Support Program (Hi-RIS)
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- Grant and FundingOpen
Organic Industry Development — Certified Organic Land Conversion
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funding to convert agricultural land in Prince Edward Island - Grant and FundingClosed
Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative
Funding for Indigenous-led cumulative effects work 
Grant and FundingOpenNew Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Supports energy-efficient commercial and industrial new building projects
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
Supports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosedThe Brian and Harold Keevil Endowment: Taking Flight Grants
Support for Indigenous mining-focused students
Grant and FundingClosedMusicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Financial aid for music career and business development
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenFarm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval
Rebate for farm well decommissioning
Grant and FundingClosedFund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2 - Carrying out canvassing activities
Funding for international business tourism development
Grant and FundingOpenFirst Peoples Economic Growth Fund - Aftercare Program
Funding for Manitoba First Nations businesses- Grant and FundingOpen
Wah-ila-toos: Clean Energy Initiatives in Indigenous, rural and remote communities
Funds clean energy projects in Indigenous, rural, remote communities - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Business Education Partners — Student Awards and Support
Support for Indigenous business students 
Tax CreditsClosedCanada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses
Refundable tax credit for eligible small Canadian-controlled corporations
Grant and FundingClosedNorth American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA)
Promotes Indigenous partnerships for environmental and climate adaptation
- Grant and FundingClosed
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit
Funding for economic development in Northern Canada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Health Equity Fund - Targeted Initiatives
Funding for innovative Indigenous health initiatives 
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedSpecial Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine)
Supplemental support for trainees affected by Ukraine
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenFuturpreneur Canada Indigenous Program
Startup financing and mentorship for young Indigenous entrepreneurs- Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Circular Food Innovators Fund
Supports Toronto businesses in implementing reusable foodservice systems 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCommunity project assistance
Support for Indigenous community projects and capacity building
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Participation Funding Program (CPFP)
Supports community participation in marine transportation initiatives
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund
Government of Alberta Health, Research and Innovation Branch, Alberta Health Services (AHS), Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal AffairsSupports cancer prevention and screening initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2018
Support for reviewing a uranium oversight report - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites Review
Supports participation in nuclear review processes